Paris Street. Raining (study)
1889
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
1889
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
Dominant colour
Paris Street. Raining (study) is a 1889 oil by Gustave Caillebotte, a Impressionism work, held at Musée Marmottan Monet.
You're looking at a painting of a rainy street in Paris. People are walking under umbrellas, wearing long coats and hats. The street is made of cobblestones, and there's a lamppost in the middle. The buildings in the background are tall and have many windows. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of detail. The artist used oil paint to create the scene. The colors are muted, with lots of grays and browns. The overall mood is gloomy, but the people seem to be going about their business. This painting is by Gustave Caillebotte, a French artist. You might want to check out more of his work, like his other cityscapes, to see how he captures the feeling of everyday life.
