Matin à Villeneuve
1905 · oil paint
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Henri Biva
1848
WA-00153114
Barbizon school
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- Artsy (bulk)Tier 1 · Institutional85%
About
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Henri Biva was a French artist, known for his landscape paintings and still lifes. He focused primarily on the western suburbs of Paris, painting outdoors in the plein-air tradition; his style ranging between Post-Impressionism and Realism with a strong Naturalist component. Biva's pictures are characterized by intricate strokes and a pure palette bathed with warm natural light. The artist was a member of the Société des Artistes Français and a Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Source: Artsy · Trust score: 85% · Updated 2mo ago
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