Born in Paris on August 19, 1848, Gustave Caillebotte was the wealthy Impressionist who financed the movement’s exhibitions and rescued his friends from poverty — all while painting some of its boldest, most structurally daring canvases. From shirtless floor scrapers to a rain-soaked Paris boulevard, his precise, almost photographic style set him apart from Monet and Renoir. Forgotten as an artist for decades, he’s now recognized as one of Impressionism’s true innovators. His masterpieces hang today at the Musée d’Orsay and the Art Institute of Chicago. Continue reading Gustave Caillebotte 🎨🖌🖼