Annette Louise Riviere (British, 1937-1887):

‘Portrait of Lady within an Interior’,  mid 19^th century.

This work is an original oil on canvas painting. The painting is depicting a female sitter, wearing a black dress (likely in mourning).  The sitter within a heavily decorated inspired interior.

The painting is signed ‘A. L. Riviere’ lower right (visible to spine of book). Within ornate gilt frame.

Dimensions: The frame overall height 72cm x width 56.5cm. The visible canvas is approximately 59cm high x 44.5cm wide

Condition report: Overall condition very good – the work is an oil on canvas and therefore unglazed, the work has been restored, relined and reframed in recent years therefore canvas appears in good, restored condition (see images).

The Artist

Annette Louise Riviere (1837-1887) was a British artist active in the mid to late 19^th century.

Riviere, was from an artistic family – here grandfather was miniaturist Daniel Valentine Riviere (1780-1854). Her father was noted portrait and historical painter William Riviere (1806-1876). Her mother Ann Riviere (nee Jarvis) was a still life painter. Whilst her younger brother Briton Riviere (1840-1920), was a Royal Academician well respected for his portraits and paintings of animal subjects.

Little information is available regarding A.L. Riviere and her career, she lived in London during the late 19^th century.

To read more about the Rivière family see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briton_Rivière

For further works of art included in our store see: BRITISH SCHOOL (Mid 20th Century) – Oil On Canvas – Portrait of a Blonde Woman

Dimensions: The frame overall height 72cm x width 56.5cm. The visible canvas is approximately 59cm high x 44.5cm wide

Price: £495

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Condition Report: Overall condition very good – the work is an oil on canvas and therefore unglazed, the work has been restored, relined and reframed in recent years therefore canvas appears in good, restored condition (see images).