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Gustave Caillebotte

French Impressionist painter and generous patron of the arts

Did you know?He was a keen sailor and boat designer, building dozens of his own vessels and winning numerous regattas throughout his life.

Gustave Caillebotte (French:; 19 August 1848 – 21 February 1894) was a French painter who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group. Caillebotte was known for his early interest in photography as an art form.

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Age at death: 45
Years since death: 132

Born: August 19, 1848 · Paris, France
Died: February 21, 1894
Cause of death: Stroke
Nationality: French
Known for: Art, Technology, Law

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