Henri RIVIERE

Many artists can be credited with helping develop the interest in color printmaking in the Western Hemisphere.  However, only Henri Rivière (French, 1864-1951) can truly be called the father of this artistic development in Europe, and later the United States.  Years before artists consider the artistic riches provided by lithography in color, and at a time when Japanese woodcuts are making their way onto Western art markets, Rivière create color woodcuts and a few years later color lithographs.  These compositions are so far removed from the esthetic of late 19th century France that he does not immediately elicit praise.  But other artists, and a broader public, soon discover his amazing compositions.  From the late 1880’s to the onset of the First World War, Rivière is an artist whose colors and technique inspire whole generations.

Henri Riviere - La Feerie des Heures - La Pleine Lune - The Full Moon - detail
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The Full Moon

RIVIERE, Henri

La Pleine Lune (original French title) Lithograph printed in color on smooth wove paper, 1902.Reference: Fields page 77.Plate 9 from the series of ...

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Henri Riviere - Paysages Parisiens - Les Fortifications - image - detail
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Les Fortifications

RIVIERE, Henri

Lithograph printed in 12 colors on smooth wove paper.Reference: Field pg 77.Plate 5 from the series of 8 lithographs titled Paysages Parisiens.Prin...

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Henri Riviere - La Feerie des Heures - L'Averse - The Shower - detail
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The Shower

RIVIERE, Henri

L’Averse (original French title) Lithograph printed in color on smooth wove paper, 1902.Reference: Fields page 77.Plate 7 from the series titled La...

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