Beechwood in Kerzaden
Artist: Henri Rivière
Circa: 1917
Henri Rivière, celebrated for his mastery of color woodcuts, captures the quiet beauty of a Breton beech forest in Beechwood in Kerzaden. Influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e prints, Rivière’s landscapes combine strong compositional structure with delicate color gradations. Here, filtered sunlight falls through dense foliage, illuminating mossy ground and the gentle presence of grazing animals. The piece exemplifies Rivière’s ability to merge decorative stylization with the naturalism of plein air observation, making his prints enduring favorites among collectors of French Art Nouveau and early modern woodcuts.
Print Details:
Giclee reproduction of the original color woodcut
Archival matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed
Suitable for framing
Carefully packaged and shipped flat
Ideal for collectors of:
Henri Rivière works
French Art Nouveau landscapes
Japanese-influenced woodcuts
Early 20th-century printmaking
Breton regional scenes
A luminous woodland rendered with Rivière’s signature harmony of form and color.
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