Henri Biva
French painter
Died when: 81 years 10 days (972 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Henri Biva (23 January 1848 – 2 February 1929) was a French artist, known for his landscape paintings and still lifes.He focused primarily on the western suburbs of Paris, painting outdoors in the plein-air tradition; his style ranging between Post-Impressionism and Realism with a strong Naturalist component.
Biva's pictures are characterized by intricate strokes and a pure palette bathed with warm natural light (Biva devoted great attention to light effects).
The artist was a member of the Société des Artistes Français and a Knight of the Legion of Honour (Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur).
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