Briton Riviere

Briton Rivière (1840-1920) was a British painter who specialized in animal and genre scenes, often with a religious or allegorical theme. He studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and later became a member of the institution, exhibiting there regularly throughout his career. Rivière was heavily influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement and its emphasis on realism, attention to detail, and the use of symbolism. He also drew inspiration from the works of earlier animal painters such as Edwin Landseer. Rivière's works often feature domestic animals, such as dogs and cats, as well as wild animals in their natural habitats. Some of his most famous paintings include "Sympathy," "The Queen's Visit to the Isle of Wight Hounds," and "Daniel in the Lions' Den."