Early Life, Family and Artistic Training In the city of Caen, the boy who would become Arsène-Hippolyte Rivey began his life as the son of Louis-Hippolyte Rivey, a bookbinder, and Anne-Élisabeth Cliquet. His early years were marked by a natural inclination toward the visual, a talent that became evident while he attended the local elementary school. He proved himself a diligent and capable student, showing a promise that would soon le…