The French artist Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) was the enigmatic force behind the impressionists. His avant-garde work is innovative, daring, and free from compromise due to his affluent background, allowing him to not rely on the sale of his art for a living.
In addition, as a patron, he played a significant role in the success of impressionism. He financially supported friends such as Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir by purchasing their work and organizing exhibitions. Caillebotte has now earned a well-deserved place in art history, not just as a patron but also as an artist, in countries such as France, England, and the United States. The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag exhibited the first comprehensive overview of this grand artist in the Netherlands in the spring of 2013, focusing on the interplay between his painting and the emerging field of photography. The invitation for the exhibit is now available for acquisition at www.ftn-books.com
