![]() ![]() The painting can also be divided horizontally in the middle, so that it becomes clear how strongly this painting was composed through (which is also proven by numerous preliminary studies and sketches). Also, the two figures on the right slow down the view and thus contrast compositionally with the wide view on the other half of the picture. In the right part there is also a slightly offset vanishing point. No little flower or tree loosens up the asphalt desert. It replaces only with a lot of imagination a little natural green in the picture. Paris Street Rainy Day ( French: Rue de Paris, temps de pluie) is a large 1877 oil painting by the French artist Gustave Caillebotte (18481894), and is his best known work. A green lantern separates the halves of the painting almost unnoticed. Clear clues are missing, so one can assume that Caillebotte wanted to capture Paris more in its flair than to make this corner identifiable. That we are in Paris at the "Place de Dublin" can only be recognized by those who can identify this corner. ![]() A building with strong vanishing lines draws the eye into the depths of the picture. The ground shimmers, indicating that the rain has stopped for a while. Only a worker and a craftsman in the right background are exceptions. In any case, almost all the people depicted here are dressed to kill in dark clothes and distinguish themselves as members of the upper middle class. The coachmen, on the other hand, have to make do with their top hats, which are in fashion at the moment, as we can see. But possibly his elbow will still touch the pretty lady. He is still trying to keep the umbrellas from getting in each other's way. On a rainy day in Paris, you can explore the wonders of outer space or delve into the mysteries of the deep blue sea discover great stories in a bookstore that’s a great story in itself, or spend an afternoon being treated like. Now the man coming towards them has to dodge. Rainy days in Paris are a perfect excuse to visit the indoor stuff in Paris that let your imagination run wild. The woman has hooked up with the man, both look interested to the left. ![]() These two are the only ones who come towards us. Sometimes they have found a place under it in pairs, like the couple in front, sometimes they are alone. Almost all the people in this painting are carrying one of those gray, interchangeable umbrellas. This hunt is as stroller friendly as Paris can get (the hunt includes one flight of 10 steps).That a rainy day is meant here, we quickly realize. It includes extra scavenger hunts within two covered galleries: if it’s raining cats and dogs, you can skip a few treasures located outside and replace them with these mini-scavenger hunts.Īge group: This hunt is best suited for fun-seekers aged 8 and older, although younger kids will “get” a good number of the clues. Where and when: The hunt starts at the Galérie Véro-Dodat (Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre metro station) and lasts about 1.5 – 2 hours. ![]() Get both the paper and smartphone versions for 40€ if you have a large party or wish to hunt in teams. – our selection of family-friendly places near the last treasure – a number where you can reach us should you get lost Here are 12 of our favourite ways to make the most of your Paris rainy days. Luckily the city is very well equipped with hideouts and warm shelters for you to wait out any storms. You will learn about how the first restaurants and shopping malls were born, and discover how French architects incorporated hidden symbols and messages from ancient Greece and Rome into the Parisian buildings and monuments.įor a very rainy day, we have included a couple of mini scavenger hunts that you can do inside the galleries, the ancestors of shopping malls. 12 things to do on a rainy day in Paris Oliver Gee 3 Comments Paris may be beautiful in the rain but that doesn’t mean you have to get wet. This hunt is fun to do on a sunny day – but it’s absolutely brilliant for a rainy one! It will guide you from the beautiful arcades of Palais-Royal to the city’s 19th century glass-covered galleries, including the famous galerie Vivienne and passage des Panoramas. ![]()
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