Man at the Window – (Gustave Caillebotte) Previous Next


Artist:

Topic: Men Buildings

Date: 1875

Size: 117 x 82 cm

Technique: Oil On Canvas

About the Artist

Gustave Caillebotte

(1848-1894) was a French Impressionist artist, known for his realistic style and interest in photography. His urban landscapes and depictions of modern life set him apart from other impressionists.

The Painting: 'Man at the Window'

Man at the Window

, also known as Young Man at His Window, is an oil on canvas painting created in 1876. The artwork measures 117 x 82 cm and is part of the collection at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.

Description

This captivating painting features Caillebotte's brother, René Caillebotte, dressed casually and standing on a balcony overlooking the bustling streets of Paris from their family home in the Rue de Miromesnil. The artist masterfully employs bold perspective and crisp brushwork to capture a fleeting moment in time, reminiscent of photographic snapshots.

Order Your Own Masterpiece

Bring this iconic piece into your home or office with a stunning canvas print or handmade oil painting reproduction from Wikioo.org. Our expert artisans meticulously craft each piece to ensure the highest quality and authenticity, making it a true masterpiece for your collection.

Transform your space with a touch of Impressionist elegance by ordering your own Man at the Window masterpiece today!

This artwork is in the public domain.

Artist

Download

Click here to download

Permissions

Free for non commercial use. See below.

Public domain

This image (or other media file) is in the public domain because its copyright has expired. However - you may not use this image for commercial purposes and you may not alter the image or remove the watermark.

This applies to the United States, Canada, the European Union and those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 70 years.


Note that a few countries have copyright terms longer than 70 years: Mexico has 100 years, Colombia has 80 years, and Guatemala and Samoa have 75 years. This image may not be in the public domain in these countries, which moreover do not implement the rule of the shorter term. Côte d'Ivoire has a general copyright term of 99 years and Honduras has 75 years, but they do implement that rule of the shorter term.