Discover the poetic and luminous universe of Henri Rivière, a French artist at the crossroads of Impressionism and Japonism.
Engraver, painter, and illustrator, he celebrates the beauty of Breton landscapes, the light of the coast, and the poetry of everyday life through clean compositions full of harmony.
On Artem Legrand, explore a selection of faithful art prints of his works, available as a decorative poster or as a canvas print, perfect for a calming and elegant decoration.
An artist between modernity and tradition
Born in Paris in 1864, Henri Rivière is self-taught before gaining recognition for his shadow puppet décors at the Cabaret du Chat Noir.
Passionate about Japanese prints, he draws inspiration from the precision of composition and the simplicity of lines by Hokusai and Hiroshige.
But it is in Brittany that he finds his true language: he observes the sea, the cliffs, the wind, and the changing light, transforming these landscapes into visual poems.
Rivière reinvents the art of landscape by blending oriental influence and French sensitivity.
The beauty of the moving world
Henri Rivière's works capture the light, seasons, and the passage of time.
In his famous series Les Trente-six vues de la Tour Eiffel and Paysages bretons, he elevates nature with delicate color blocks and gentle perspectives.
Each image captures a suspended moment: the sunrise over the sea, the storm on the rocks, the tranquility of a village at dusk.
His art, between observation and emotion, exudes a profound serenity and a subtle modernity.
A soothing work for poetic decoration.
Choosing an art print of Henri Rivière is inviting the light and softness of French landscapes into your home.
His peaceful compositions perfectly suit minimalist, natural, or Scandinavian interiors.
They evoke nature, silence, and contemplation, creating a space filled with calm and elegance.
About Henri Rivière
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Birth: 1864 in Paris, France
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Death: 1951 in Sucy-en-Brie, France
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Movement: Japonism, symbolism, graphic modernism
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Famous works: Thirty-six views of the Eiffel Tower, Breton landscapes, The Enchantment of Hours, The Twilight, The Island of Bréhat
Henri Rivière masterfully combined Japanese rigor with Western sensitivity to create a unique work, both modern and poetic.
His landscapes remain a celebration of nature, light, and the passage of time.
Decorate your walls with the light of Henri Rivière.
The art prints of Henri Rivière available on artemlegrand.com embody the peace and beauty of French nature.
They bring a soothing and contemplative atmosphere to your spaces, inspired by the sea, the wind, and the changing light of Brittany.