Herman Richir Interior Paintings

Belgian, 1866-1942

Born on December 4, 1866, in Ixelles, Brussels, Richir was the son of Pascal Richir, a chief engineer of bridges and roads, and Marie Vostes. He commenced his artistic education at the Academy of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, studying under Gustave Biot and Charles Hermans. From 1884 to 1889, he furthered his studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels under the mentorship of Jean-François Portaels. In 1885, Richir was recognized as a laureate of the Academy, and in 1886, he secured the second place in the Belgian Prix de Rome for painting, following Constant Montald. Richir’s oeuvre is characterised by elegant portraits, genre scenes, allegorical compositions, and decorative works. He was particularly renowned for his portraits of high society figures, including King Albert I, Queen Elisabeth, Cardinal Mercier, and Countess d’Oultremont. His works were regularly exhibited in major Belgian cities such as Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, and Ostend, as well as at the Paris Salon in 1889 and 1892. In 1889, he was awarded a gold medal at the triennial exhibition in Ghent for his group painting “La Famille Ward Meulenbergh.” Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre Beyond portraiture, Richir produced decorative paintings tailored for private interiors and created Art Nouveau-style posters under the pseudonym “Hamner,” an anagram of his name. He also painted landscapes during his stays in Limburg and the Kempen region, often in the company of his friend, artist Emile Van Doren. In 1900, Richir was appointed professor of drawing from nature at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, and from 1905 to 1927, he served as professor of painting. He held the position of director of the Academy during several terms: 1906–1907, 1910–1911, 1915–1919, and 1925–1927. Among his notable students were Louis Buisseret and Léon Navez, both prominent members of the both prominent members of the “Nervia” group. Richir passed away on March 15, 1942, in Uccle, Brussels. His works are held in numerous prestigious collections, including the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels, the Museum of Ixelles, the Charlier Museum, the National Bank of Belgium (which houses his portraits of King Albert I, Queen Elisabeth, and Governor Eugène Anspach), the Schaerbeek Municipal Collection (“Le Bijou”), and the Emile Van Doren Museum in Genk. Richir’s artistry, marked by technical precision and a keen sensitivity to his subjects, continues to be celebrated for its contribution to Belgian art and its reflection of the cultural milieu of his time.

Artist: Herman Richir

Herman Richir'Lady on the Sofa' by Herman Richir (1866 – Brussels – 1942), Late 19th Century

$12,564

'Lady on the Sofa' by Herman Richir (1866 – Brussels – 1942)

By Herman Richir

Located in Knokke, BE

Herman Richir 1866 – Brussels – 1942 Belgian Painter 'Lady on the Sofa' Signature: signed lower right Medium: pastel on canvas Dimensions: image size 134 x 106 cm, frame size 152,5...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Pastel

Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting, 1900

$9,750

H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in

Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.

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1890s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique European Signed Impressionist Large Framed Woman Portrait Oil Painting, 1890

$4,995

H 45 in W 33 in D 2 in

Antique European Signed Impressionist Large Framed Woman Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique European impressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Handsomely framed in period giltwood molding. Excellent cond...

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1890s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Adolphe Borie“Portrait of a Seated Lady in Wicker Chair”, Circa Early 20th Century

$2,250

H 26.25 in W 20.5 in D 2.5 in

“Portrait of a Seated Lady in Wicker Chair”

Located in San Francisco, CA

A picture of calm refined beauty, the sitter epitomizes elegant and casual repose propped up against pillow in her spacious wicker armchair. Captured by master American portraitist ...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Oil, Board

Antique Signed Spanish Flamenco Dancer Framed Elegant Portrait Oil Painting, 1940

$620Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 24 in D 2 in

Antique Signed Spanish Flamenco Dancer Framed Elegant Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nicely painted Flamenco dancer portrait. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 20H by 16L.

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1940s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Paris Modern Ballerina Studio Framed Modernist Portrait Oil Painting, 1940

$975

H 35 in W 27 in D 2 in

Antique Paris Modern Ballerina Studio Framed Modernist Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage modernist ballerina portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a modernist wood molding. Excellent condit...

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1940s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Oil, Board

Richard HookAntique American School Impressionist WPA Woman Ballerina Portrait Oil Painting, 1930

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 29 in D 2 in

Antique American School Impressionist WPA Woman Ballerina Portrait Oil Painting

By Richard Hook

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nicely painted early 1900's oil painting. by Richard Hook. Great color and composition. Nicely framed.

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1940s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

M.VidiellaM. Vidiella (Europe 20C) Oil painting on canvas, Genre Scene, Amazing Frame

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.7 in W 43.5 in D 2 in

M. Vidiella (Europe 20C) Oil painting on canvas, Genre Scene, Amazing Frame

Located in Palm Coast, FL

This painting portrays a refined 19th-century interior scene, where a group of elegantly dressed individuals gathers in an opulent drawing room. The richly decorated space, adorned w...

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20th Century Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Oil

Antique American School Early Impressionist Family Portrait Rare Oil Painting, 1900

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

H 38 in W 30 in D 2 in

Antique American School Early Impressionist Family Portrait Rare Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wonderful American school impressionist family portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Image size, 38H by 30L.

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Early 1900s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Expressive Young Woman Oil Painting Portrait, 1940

$1,980Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 27 in D 2 in

Antique American Impressionist Expressive Young Woman Oil Painting Portrait

Located in Buffalo, NY

Very finely painted late 19th or early 20th century portrait painting. Oil on canvas. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent conditio...

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1910s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ashcan School Early Antique American Impressionist Woman Portrait Oil Painting, 1900

$4,750

H 38 in W 29 in D 2 in

Ashcan School Early Antique American Impressionist Woman Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Finely painted antique American school oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring 29 by 38 inches overall and 23 by 32 painting alone. Unsigned. Painted in a striking Ashcan s...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Richard W. BaldwinAntique American Impressionist Opera Scene Signed Elegant Oil Painting, 1950

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 18 in D 2 in

Antique American Impressionist Opera Scene Signed Elegant Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nicely painted American impressionist oil painting by Richard W. Baldwin (1920 - 2012). Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.

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1930s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Suchitra Bhosle"Somewhere in Denver, " Oil Painting, 2023

$6,500

H 20 in W 16 in

"Somewhere in Denver, " Oil Painting

By Suchitra Bhosle

Located in Denver, CO

Suchitra Bhosle's "Somewhere in Denver" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a dark haired woman, brushing her hair, wearing a translucent white shift around her as she...

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2010s Impressionist Herman Richir Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

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Find a wide variety of authentic Herman Richir interior paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Herman Richir in canvas, crayon, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 19th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Herman Richir interior paintings, so small editions measuring 50 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Donald S. Vogel, Ben Fenske, and Suchitra Bhosle. Herman Richir interior paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15,370 and tops out at $15,370, while the average work can sell for $15,370.