About the event
Impressionist artist Gustave Caillebotte (1848–1894)—known and beloved by many Art Institute visitors for his monumental painting Paris Street; Rainy Day—takes center stage in this major exhibition exploring the very personal interests and relationships that shaped his world.
When: June 29 – October 5, 2025Where: Art Institute of Chicago, Regentstein Hall, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
Admission
General admission includes a $10 surcharge for this special exhibition Members have preview days (June 27–28) and free access plus complimentary talks and panels
Exhibition Overview
- More than 120 works including paintings, drawings, photographs, and ephemera spanning Caillebotte’s career
- Principal loans from Musée d’Orsay, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and private collections
Themes & Focus
- A unique vision of modern Paris: not glamorous women or leisure scenes, but intimate views of family, friends, sportsmen, bourgeois pedestrians, and laborers
- Highlights include Floor Scrapers and the iconic Paris Street; Rainy Day (Chicago’s own), alongside less-known works such as Boating Party and The Bezique Game
- Shows Caillebotte’s realistic, often masculine-viewpoint compositions, offering a fresh perspective on Impressionism
