Sunflowers along the Seine by Gustave Caillebotte - c. 1885-1886 - 90.2 x 71.1 cm Legion of Honor Sunflowers along the Seine by Gustave Caillebotte - c. 1885-1886 - 90.2 x 71.1 cm Legion of Honor

Sunflowers along the Seine

Oil on canvas • 90.2 x 71.1 cm
  • Gustave Caillebotte - August 19, 1848 - February 21, 1894 Gustave Caillebotte c. 1885-1886

Sunflowers along the Seine reflects Gustave Caillebotte’s unique approach to capturing light and his keen eye for detail, distinguishing his style from that of his Impressionist contemporaries. The artist masterfully captures the lushness and the brightness of the sunflowers, which dominate the foreground, while the serene waters of the Seine provide a calming background.

Caillebotte was an interesting figure in the Impressionist circle. Unlike many of his peers who leaned towards a more loose and spontaneous brushwork, Caillebotte’s works often exhibited a meticulous attention to detail. This painting shows his ability to blend the immediacy of Impressionism with a more controlled and detailed approach. 

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