Discover Art History - Christopher P Jones

Discover Art History - Christopher P Jones

Can You Tell What Each Of These Paintings Have In Common?

A common but often overlooked technique in art

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Christopher P Jones
Jul 20, 2023
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It’s a rainy day in Paris. The street teems with umbrellas, hats and frock coats.

On the right side of the image, a couple walks toward us. Meanwhile on the left the street opens out, giving us a view of modern Paris in the late 19th century.

The question is: can you spot the similarity between Paris Street; Rainy Day — painted by Gustave Caillebot…

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