Pluie Collection
"Pluie: A Captivating Glimpse into Rainy Parisian Days" Step back in time to the year 1877
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"Pluie: A Captivating Glimpse into Rainy Parisian Days" Step back in time to the year 1877, where Gustave Caillebotte's masterpiece "Paris Street; Rainy Day" transports us to a street in Paris drenched by rain. The oil on canvas painting captures the essence of a gloomy yet enchanting atmosphere. In another depiction of rainy weather from the same year, we find ourselves at "Place de l'Europe, " witnessing the beauty and melancholy that rain brings. This oil on canvas artwork evokes emotions through its delicate brushstrokes and subtle play of light. Moving forward to 1895, we encounter an illustration accompanying the song "Il pleut, Il pleut bergere. " The image portrays raindrops falling gently as if dancing with nature's melody. It reminds us how rain can inspire art and music alike. The vagaries of weather are further explored in a captivating illustration from 1893. This piece showcases how unpredictable weather patterns can be, reminding us that even nature has its whimsical side. Shifting our focus to biblical references, we delve into Exodus 8:20-32 depicting Moses confronting one of Egypt's plagues - a swarm of flies. Here, pluie takes on a different meaning as it represents one element among many causing chaos and disruption. Returning to more lighthearted depictions, we stumble upon an adorable scene from J. Jacquin's book for children titled "Les animaux en train de plaisir. " Illustrated by G. H. Thompson in 1885 Paris edition Hachette et Cie. , this charming drawing depicts animals growling, barking, neighing amidst pouring rain – showcasing their playful spirit even during inclement weather. Traveling back even further in time to London in 1813 through Thomas Rowlandson's handcoloured copperplate engravings after sketches by J.