Henri Rivière's "The Prodigal Son: Cinquième Tableau" is a color lithograph from a series of fifteen prints bound together to accompany the poetry and music of Georges Fragerolle. The work exemplifies Rivière's mastery of chromatic lithography, employing delicate layers of color to convey narrative and emotional depth within the classical biblical subject matter. This collaborative artistic endeavor between visual artist and composer represents a sophisticated approach to the livre d'artiste, merging multiple creative disciplines to create a unified aesthetic experience.