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A new look at French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte

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Now showing at the Art Institute of Chicago, an exhibition of works by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) offers a fresh perspective on a lesser-known French painter who is ripe for rediscovery. Jane Pauley reports.

Breakdown
  • Gustave Caillebotte, a lesser-known Impressionist, is the focus of a new exhibition. 27s
  • Chicago's Art Institute is hosting the exhibition, featuring his famous 'Paris Street, Rainy Day.' 45s
  • Caillebotte's work stands out for its focus on male subjects, unusual for his time. 1m 44s
  • Some paintings were initially rejected or marginalized by the French art world. 2m 9s
  • Debate surrounds the interpretation of his art and personal life, but curators stress the importance of the works themselves. 3m 7s
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