Louis-Adolphe Hervier

Louis-Adolphe Hervier was an artist active across nearly four decades, with documented output spanning the period of 1828 through 1866. His known body of work largely consists of drawings and prints, focusing on architecture and genre scenes.

The five works documented in major institutions demonstrate Hervier's focus on intimate portrayals of daily life and architecture, often situated within French village and street settings. Specific works represented in museum collections include the drawings Achterkant van huizen, met een paard rustend op een binnenplaats, the genre study Peasant Woman, and the landscape Dorpsgezicht. His attention to regional topography is further evident in the drawing Fishing Boats, Normandy (Environ de Caen) and the single known print, Straat in een Frans stadje.

Louis-Adolphe Hervier's artistic output is preserved in highly respected international collections, establishing his place in the history of 19th-century graphic arts. Works by the artist are held at the Rijksmuseum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. The availability of documentation ensures that museum-quality reproductions of Louis-Adolphe Hervier prints and drawings are often distributed today as downloadable artwork, allowing researchers and enthusiasts access to high-quality prints of his detailed scenes.