Snow on the Roofs
1878 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a high-angle view of Parisian rooftops covered in a blanket of snow. It is a quintessential example of Caillebotte’s fascination with urban perspectives and the changing effects of light.
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While many of his Impressionist peers focused on the countryside, Caillebotte was captivated by the modern, Haussmannized streets of Paris. He frequently painted from high balconies or top-floor windows, offering a detached, almost photographic perspective that contrasted with the more fluid brushwork of his contemporaries like Monet. His wealth allowed him to support his fellow Impressionists, often purchasing their work to ensure they could continue to paint.
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Snow on the Roofs
Gustave Caillebotte, 1878
