Photo: Gustave Caillebotte / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Public records list Gustave Caillebotte as a painter, art collector and patron of the arts. Gustave Caillebotte was born on August 19, 1848 in Paris, France. Death is recorded on February 21, 1894, at the age of 45. Credited works include Paris Street; Rainy Day, Les raboteurs de parquet and Vue de toits.
My Take
Caillebotte is one of my favourite Impressionists precisely because he sits slightly apart from the movement. His brushwork is crisper and more structured than his peers', and a canvas like Paris Street; Rainy Day captures the damp, hushed mood of the modern city with astonishing precision. Yet what moves me even more is his generosity: born into wealth, he chose to bankroll fellow painters and amass the works that would later anchor great museums. He could have hoarded his talent and money, but instead he gave the movement room to breathe. Dying at forty-five, he left both paintings and a legacy far larger than himself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gustave Caillebotte
- Name (Japanese)
- ギュスターヴ・カイユボット
- Reading
- ぎゅすたーゔ・かいゆぼっと
- Born
- August 19, 1848 – February 21, 1894
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- painter / art collector / patron of the arts / philatelist / marine architect
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Paris Street; Rainy Day | — | |
| Notable work | Les raboteurs de parquet | — | |
| Notable work | Vue de toits | — |
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gustave Caillebotte born?
Born August 19, 1848.
When did Gustave Caillebotte die?
Died February 21, 1894, aged 45.
Where was Gustave Caillebotte from?
Gustave Caillebotte was from Paris, France.
What did Gustave Caillebotte do?
Gustave Caillebotte worked as painter, art collector, patron of the arts, philatelist, marine architect.
What was Gustave Caillebotte known for?
Notable works include Paris Street; Rainy Day, Les raboteurs de parquet, Vue de toits.
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