Loguivy, Landiris — History & Facts
In Loguivy, Landiris, Henri Rivière presents a tranquil coastal scene. The painting features soft blues and greens, depicting the sea and lush vegetation. Gentle waves lap against the shore, while a few scattered rocks add texture to the landscape.
The sky is painted in delicate hues, suggesting either dawn or dusk. The artwork is created using oil on canvas, a medium that allows for rich color and texture. The brushwork is fluid, characteristic of Post-Impressionism, capturing the essence of the landscape rather than precise details. The dimensions are approximately 60 x 80 cm, making it a medium-sized piece.
The use of light and shadow enhances the depth of the scene. Henri Rivière was known for his landscapes that often depicted the French coastline. This painting, created in the 1890s, reflects his fascination with nature and the sea. An interesting fact about this work is that it showcases Rivière's ability to blend impressionistic techniques with a more structured composition.
It remains a fine example of his contribution to Post-Impressionism.
More Artworks by Henri Rivière

Sur les toits
Henri Rivière

La Baie des trépassés
Henri Rivière

Homme et quatre femmes battant le blé
Henri Rivière

Barque à sec sur le sable au pied de la falaise
Henri Rivière

Du Point-du-Jour
Henri Rivière

Du Pont des Saints Peres
Henri Rivière

Du Quai de Pasy – Charboniers
Henri Rivière

Le Pont des Saints-Pères (pont du Carrousel) et le Louvre
Henri Rivière

Paris en hiver, Programme pour le Théâtre Libre
Henri Rivière

L’Enterrement aux parapluies
Henri Rivière
More Landscape Art

The Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh

View of Delft
Johannes Vermeer

Water Lilies
Claude Monet

The Grand Canal, Venice, looking north-west from the Ca' Corner to the Ca' Contarini degli Scrigni, with the campanile of Santa Maria della Carità
Canaletto

Windsor Castle
Canaletto

The Grand Canal looking North-East from the Palazzo Dolfin-Manin to the Rialto Bridge
Canaletto
