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Henri Rivière — The Prodigal Son: page 43

Henri Rivière

The Prodigal Son: page 43

1895

Later episode in the prodigal son's journey showcases how lithographic sequences could create cinematic narrative flow. Rivière's sophisticated use of the medium helped elevate book illustration to the status of fine art.

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 43, 1895

Later episode in the prodigal son's journey showcases how lithographic sequences could create cinematic narrative flow. Rivière's sophisticated use of the medium helped elevate book illustration to the status of fine art.

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

Related themes

French, Literary, Religious, Late 19th Century, Decorative, Color Lithograph, Symbolism, Illustration, Narrative, Multicolor

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