Briton Rivière (1840–1920) - A Life Immersed in Nature and Narrative Briton Rivière, born in London on August 14, 1840, emerged as a pivotal figure in Victorian art, celebrated for his deeply emotive animal paintings and earlier explorations into historical and literary themes. He wasn’t simply a painter of animals; he was a storyteller who imbued his subjects with psychological depth and narrative resonance, capturing moments of vuln…