{"product_id":"painting-of-notre-dame-cathedral-by-henri-le-riche","title":"Painting of Notre Dame Cathedral by Henri le Riche","description":"A beautiful original watercolor painting depicting Notre Dame Cathedral and the Seine in Paris, France. Painted by Henri Le Riche.\u003cp\u003eHand signed on the bottom left, pencil drawing of the cathedral and the Seine are also featured on the lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This original watercolor painting depicting Notre Dame Cathedral and the Seine in Paris, France will enhance any wall. Perfect for a traditional or contemporary setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasures: Depth 0.88 in x Width 15.63 in. x Height 12.50 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Listed artist Henri Le Riche born April 12, 1868 in Grenoble and died March 26, 1944 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He was a painter, sculptor, engraver and French illustrator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe studied with Eustache Bernard for three years, at the École Supérieure d'Art de Grenoble. Then, in 1887, he enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where his primary instructors were William Bouguereau and Tony Robert-Fleury (for painting), and Louis Pierre Henriquel-Dupont (for engraving).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1888, he won the Prix de Rome for engraving, and spent three years at the Villa Medici. Upon completing his studies there, he visited North Africa with one of his fellow students, the architect Albert Tournaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis first individual exhibit was at the Salon in 1894, but it was only in 1922 that he won his first silver medal. Some of his sculptures were signed with the name \"Hirné\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1935, he was elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts, where he took Seat #4 for engraving, succeeding Frédéric Laguillermie (deceased); serving as its President in 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe illustrated works by Jean d'Esme, Claude Farrère, Arthur de Gobineau, and Charles Baudelaire, among many others. Some of his originals may be seen at the Musée de Grenoble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe also traveled to China and Japan and painted many works of art. Further of his illustrations were at Alfred de Musset's \"Venice\" and in the book Gobineau's \"Nouvelles Asiatiques\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49917281173761,"sku":"LU4082143331402","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8652\/4673\/files\/f_43331402_1737916885056_bg_processed.jpg?v=1783522019","url":"https:\/\/euroantiques.us\/products\/painting-of-notre-dame-cathedral-by-henri-le-riche","provider":"Euro Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}