The Progress of the Stars: Apothéose

Henri Rivière

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a framed artwork. The artwork is rectangular and has a thin red border. Inside the border, a silhouette of a hill or mountain is visible. The hill has a figure standing on top. The figure appears to have its arms raised. There are silhouettes of people on either side of the hill and some appear to have their arms raised. Above the hill, there are silhouettes of people with their arms raised, fading into the background. The background of the artwork is yellowish with rays emanating from behind the silhouetted figures. The artwork is on a white background and is surrounded by a green frame. The frame appears to be old and worn. The title of the artwork is "The Progress of the Stars: Apothéose" by Henri Rivière.