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Antoine Rivalz
Antoine Rivalz: A Toulouse Master of the Seventeenth Century Born in Toulouse in 1667, Antoine Rivalz emerged as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of southern France during the 18th century. The son of Jean-Pierre Rivalz, a respected painter and designer responsible for the façade of the city’s Hôtel de Ville, Antoine inherited a legacy of artistic skill and civic responsibility. His life was inextricably linked to Toulouse it
self, serving as its official painter for nearly four decades, a role that profoundly shaped his career and allowed him to witness – and influence – the evolution of the city's visual identity. Antoine’s early training commenced within the studios of his father, alongside the sculptor Marc Arcis and the artist Raymond Lafage. This formative period instilled in him a deep appreciation for classical principles and the grandeur of Baroqu…