Paris Street Rainy Day (1877) by Gustave Caillebotte

Paris Street; Rainy Day (1877) — Gustave Caillebotte

Grey light, wet stone, and umbrellas like black sails. Caillebotte’s great Paris canvas captures the rhythm of the city just after the downpour—new boulevards glistening, couples drifting past iron lamp posts, a carriage slipping into the distance. Crisp perspective and quiet drama turn everyday weather into theatre. This fine-art print brings Haussmann’s Paris—poised, modern, luminous—straight to your wall.

Why it captivates

• Modern Paris, made eternal — the city’s new boulevards rendered with cinematic clarity.

• After-rain atmosphere — reflections, wet cobbles, and umbrella silhouettes in perfect balance.

• Radical composition — bold cropping and deep perspective that pull you into the scene.

• Human scale — intimate gestures within a grand urban setting.

• Impressionist lineage — Caillebotte alongside Monet, Renoir, and Degas, but with architectural precision.

• Statement artwork — a sophisticated focal point for living rooms, libraries, and studios.

What you’ll see

A broad, glistening intersection lined with pale stone façades; a couple in the foreground beneath a taut umbrella; cast-iron lamp posts punctuating space; figures crossing in muffled coats and hats; a carriage receding along the vanishing lines. Up close: delicate reflections and tailored brushwork. From a few steps back: a calm, expansive city moment held in rainlight.

A richer historical frame

Painted in 1877 during the transformation of Paris under Haussmann, the work pairs Impressionist sensitivity to weather with a surveyor’s eye for space. Caillebotte’s measured perspective and modern subjects helped define the look of Parisian life in the late 19th century. The canonical canvas is now in the Art Institute of Chicago.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 652 mm (approx. 33.11 × 25.67 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.290 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) landscape with a custom mat

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: cut the mat window to ~837 × 648 mm for a clean 2–3 mm edge overlap.

  • Contemporary: float-mount in an A1 frame to create a slim, elegant reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Lovers of Paris & urban design

• Impressionism admirers drawn to weather and light

• Collectors & stylists curating sophisticated, city-minded interiors

• Gift-givers marking weddings, anniversaries, and new homes

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then hand-checked and packed so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Paris shine after the rain—order your fine-art print of Caillebotte’s Paris Street; Rainy Day today.