Gustave Caillebotte: A Parisian Observer of Modern Life Gustave Caillebotte, born in Paris in 1848 and tragically passing away in 1901, remains a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism within French art. Initially overshadowed by his more famous brother, Jean-Baptiste, Caillebotte carved out a distinct artistic identity through meticulous observation of everyday Parisian life, particularly the burgeoning urban…