Artwork
oltre i passi dell'uomo
oltre i passi dell'uomo is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Briton Rivière. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Tate Britain.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'oltre i passi dell'uomo' is a 1898 work by Briton Rivière, a British artist of Huguenot descent. It is held in the collection of Tate Britain.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bear standing on a rocky outcrop, gazing out at a sunset. The bear is centrally positioned, its head turned to the left, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Rivière's work is associated with the post-impressionist movement. The painting features a warm color palette, with a yellow and orange sky contrasting with dark, jagged rocks.
History & Provenance
Rivière frequently exhibited at the Royal Academy, and his work is now part of the Tate Britain collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Briton Rivière (14 August 1840 – 20 April 1920) was a British artist of Huguenot descent. He exhibited a variety of paintings at the Royal Academy, but devoted much of his life to animal paintings.
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