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| KIMBELL ART MUSEUM Kimbell Art Museum |
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth is hosting an impressive exhibit of a lesser known impressionist, Gustave Caillebotte. But once you see his paintings you will be mesmerized. There are around 50 of his paintings in this exhibit.
Gustave was born in a wealthy family who were in the textile industry. He became interested in painting and around 1876 at the age of 27, joined in with the impressionist movement. Because of this wealth he did not have to sell his pictures. Additionally, being friends with the likes of Monet, Degas, Renoir, Pissaro and others, he was able to purchase their paintings for his own collection and enjoyment. He died at the age of only 45 due pulmonary congestion. Only a few of his paintings are in museums. His heirs own most of his works, in private collections.
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| Gustave Caillebotte |
This exhibit showcases one of his most famous paintings, Paris Street, Rainy Day. It is a very large canvas and so captivating. He draws you into the scene and makes you wonder what the couple are looking at off to the side.
Another interesting painting is The Floor Scrappers.
The vistas in his street scenes are amazing. He draws your eye not only to the main object in the foreground of the painting but then makes your eye travel all the way to end of the horizon. An example is this painting titled, Rue Halevy,Seen From A Balcony
The exhibit runs till February 14, 2016. If you have not seen it yet, do go. You will not be disappointed.
SIDE NOTE: As you enter the lobby of the museum, to your right is a large copy of Paris Street,Rainy Day. Next to the painting is a hat tree with chapeaus and an umbrella. Put on your hat and pose with the couple, have your friend take your picture and then you will have your own masterpiece to cherish. Just a fun thing to do.
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