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The Bank of the River Seine at Petit Genevilliers, 1890

Gustave Caillebotte (French, 1848–1894)

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Gustave Caillebotte (French, 1848–1894). The Bank of the River Seine at Petit Genevilliers, 1890. Oil on canvas. 60 1/4 x 50 in. (153 x 127 cm).

Private Collection

About the Show:

Gustave Caillebotte: Impressionist Paintings from Paris to the Sea illustrates the artist's particular interest in water, both in his art and his pursuit of water sports--the latter of which eventually led him to design and build his own sailboats. Through paintings, drawings, photographs and models of his boats the exhibition leads us from Paris, to Caillebotte family estates in Yerres and Petit Gennevilliers, to then-new vacation hot spots on the Normandy coast. Many of the canvases are being lent from private collections, so this show offers a rare (and probably unique) viewing opportunity for fans of this key figure in Impressionism.

Scheduled Venues:

Ordrupgaard, Copenhagen: June 29-October 5, 2008
Kunsthalle Bremen: October 22, 2008-February 22, 2009
Brooklyn Museum: March 27-July 5, 2009

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