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Henri Rivière — The Prodigal Son: page 13

Henri Rivière

The Prodigal Son: page 13

1895

Mid-narrative scene from this influential artist's book demonstrates Rivière's skill at visual storytelling through lithographic means. The biblical parable receives fresh interpretation through the artist's distinctive blend of symbolist content and japoniste style.

Medium
15 color lithographs in a bound volume illustrating the poetry and music of Georges Fragerolle: color lithograph

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Henri Rivière, The Prodigal Son: page 13, 1895

Mid-narrative scene from this influential artist's book demonstrates Rivière's skill at visual storytelling through lithographic means. The biblical parable receives fresh interpretation through the artist's distinctive blend of symbolist content and japoniste style.

Medium
15 color lithographs in a bound volume illustrating the poetry and music of Georges Fragerolle: color lithograph
Year
1895
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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French, Post-Medieval, Story Illustration, 1890s, Religious, Illustrative, Decorative, Color Lithograph, Narrative, Colorful

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