Perishables
- Original dimensions
- 116.2 x 88.9 cm
- Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- Year
- 1877
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work , Caillebotte transports us along a tranquil river where boats lounge, the reflections in the water creating a harmonious composition. Light and shadows play a crucial role, offering a moment of visual poetry that speaks of the simple pleasures of life by the water, while foreshadowing the richness of the urbanism to come.
Historical context
Created in 1877, the painting "Périssoires" is set in an impressionist framework, in Paris, which at that time is the artistic hub of Europe. Gustave Caillebotte , a key player in the movement, immortalizes through this canvas a daily scene imbued with a gentle melancholy, capturing the spirit of an era where the change of modernity is felt. The painting , currently exhibited at the National Gallery of Art , measures 116.2 x 88.9 cm, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in this rich and evocative pictorial work.
Place in the artist's career
"Périssoires" stands as a milestone in Caillebotte's career, marking a period of maturity and innovation. At that time, his other paintings , such as "The Floor Scrapers" and "The Luncheon," illustrate the evolution of his style. While each work reveals different issues of modernity, "Périssoires" stands out for its serene acoustics and exceptional mastery of light effects.
Anecdote
"Every brushstroke must tell a story," said Caillebotte, inspired by the brilliance of sunny days. That morning, a light breeze caressed the parakeets, and on the water, the play of reflections offered him the spark needed to create this masterpiece . The emotion captured in the painting finds its source in the fleeting beauty of nature.
Major exhibitions
fourth impressionist exhibition