Painted in 1877, Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte is one of the most ambitious and celebrated works of Impressionism, capturing the evolving spirit of Paris during the late nineteenth century. Measuring 212 cm × 276 cm and housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, the painting presents a monumental view of a newly transformed city, specifically the bustling intersection near the Saint-Lazare train station.
