Contemporary

Pierre Richard

Born 1977 Works span 2026–2026

A Legacy of LightBorn in 1977 and currently based in the historic light of Lyon, Pierre Richard has dedicated his entire creative practice to a profound reinterpretation of Luminism. His work serves as a contemporary dialogue with the legacy of Sanford Robinson Gifford, capturing the ephemeral essence of atmosphere through a sophisticated digital lens. Richard does not merely paint landscapes; he captures the weight of the air itself.…

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2026

first work

2026

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Pierre Richard's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Pierre Richard's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

Pierre Richard

1977

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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