Gustave Caillebotte was a French Impressionist painter known for his realistic cityscapes and innovative perspectives. The modern life of 19th-century Paris was one of his main subjects. His most famous paintings include Paris Street; Rainy Day and The Floor Scrapers. In addition to his artistic work, Caillebotte was also a significant art collector and patron of his Impressionist contemporaries. He had a particular interest in the modernization of Paris, which he captured in numerous works.