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The Pont de l'Europe by Caillebotte
An 1876 oil on canvas, The Pont de l'Europe, by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-96) the French impressionist painter. Caillebotte uses the strong diagonal of the railway bridge to draw the viewer's eye down the street, following the dog. Such industrial...
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In a Café by Caillebotte
An 1880 oil on canvas, In a Café, by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-96) the French impressionist painter. Here the artist cleverly presents a reflection of the part of the café which, of course, does not exist since this is where the viewer stands...
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Young Man at His Window by Caillebotte
An 1875 oil on canvas, Young Man at His Window, by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-96) the French impressionist painter. Here a man watches a lady walking in the street below. Once again, the artist combines a sense of depth in the scene with strict...
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Paris Street, A Rainy Day by Caillebotte
An 1877 oil on canvas, Paris Street, A Rainy Day, by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-96) the French impressionist painter. Strict geometry is a feature of the artist's work and can be seen here in the strong horizontal and vertical lines, notably...
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Attic Red-Figure Nolan Amphora
This amphora is of the Nolan type, the name given to this class of red0figure vase found in large lumber in the town of Nola in Campania, southern Italy. It is decorated with a scene of an 'erotic' encounter between a female figure...
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The Balcony by Caillebotte
A c. 1880 oil on canvas, The Balcony, Boulevard Haussmann, by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-96) the French impressionist painter. (Private collection)
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Self-portrait by Caillebotte
An 1889 oil on canvas self-portrait by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-96) the French impressionist painter. (Private Collection)
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The Floor Planers by Caillebotte
An 1875 oil on canvas, The Floor Planers, by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-96) the French impressionist painter. There are strong geometrical forms on the floor and walls while the window leads the viewer's eye to the street outside. The bottle...
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Islamic Silk Tapestry
12th-century textile fragment from the Shrine of San Librada, Sigüenza Cathedral, Spain. The tapestry was likely taken from Almeria after King Alfonso VII of Castile captured the city. It features patterns that were popular among the taifas...
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The Artist's Family by Renoir
An 1896 oil on canvas, The Artist's Family, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) the French impressionist painter. Aline Charigot, Renoir's wife, is arm in arm with their eldest son Pierre and their second son, Jean, is being held by the...
