Philippe Trière

Philippe Trière was an artist active during the late 18th century, with his documented professional career spanning the years 1756 through 1790. Trière worked primarily in printmaking, and his surviving output is preserved in major institutional collections, establishing his historical significance in the field.

Six of Trière's prints are represented in museum collections, including important holdings at both the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. The subjects addressed in these museum-quality works range from classical mythology to contemporary genre and pastoral scenes.

Notable pieces held by these institutions include the mythological compositions The Triumph of Galatea and Jupiter and Danae. Other documented works are the detailed genre scene The Late Provision and the studies Shepherd Girl of the Alps and Le Lever de la Mariée. The surviving examples of Philippe Trière prints demonstrate the technical skill characteristic of printmakers of the era. Much of the downloadable artwork and historical material from this period is today considered public domain, allowing for continued study and appreciation of these high-quality prints.