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OIL ON CANVAS GENRE PAINTING AFTER BRITON RIVIERE - A vintage oil on canvas genre painting after Briton Riviere, British, 1840 to 1920. The original artwork titled Compulsory Education was created in 1887. The painting depicts a genre scene with a girl and a dog reading a book. Framed. Provenance: Oasis, Laval, Quebec, Canada. Briton Riviere 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. Collectible Figurative Art. One of a kind artwork. LOT CONDITION & DESCRIPTION: All items are sold ”as is”. The auction house does not warrant authenticity on any specific piece. THERE ARE NO RETURNS. We can only offer an opinion and the material facts about the item. It is up to the buyer to determine authenticity before bidding and purchasing an item. If we state facts about gold or silver content or weight, it is sold as fact... Dimensions Frame 30 x 25 in. Image 24 x 20 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Slight signs of age and wear. Dent on canvas and scratches. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.