sailing boats on the seine at argenteuil gustave caillebotteSailboats on the Seine at Argenteuil by Gustave Caillebotte is a painting that embodies the grace and tranquillity of river navigation. The painting shows sailing boats with white sails gliding along the calm waters of the Seine, under a slightly cloudy sky that lets in a soft light. The elegance of the boats and the delicacy with which they are manoeuvred by the sailors are enhanced by the perspective chosen by Caillebotte, which places the viewer at