Henri Rivière's "The Wandering Jew: Back Cover" is a color lithograph that exemplifies the artist's mastery of the medium during the late 19th century. The work likely served as cover artwork for a serialized or bound publication, reflecting Rivière's prolific output as a graphic designer and illustrator during the Belle Époque. The composition demonstrates the characteristic bold contours and flattened forms typical of lithographic printmaking from this period, with carefully orchestrated color layers that showcase the technical possibilities of the medium.