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  1. May 17, 2024 · Henri Rousseau (born May 21, 1844, Laval, France—died Sept. 2, 1910, Paris) was a French painter who is considered the archetype of the modern naive artist. He is known for his richly colored and meticulously detailed pictures of lush jungles, wild beasts, and exotic figures.

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  2. May 7, 2024 · By Artchive / May 7, 2024. Henri Rousseau was a French painter known for his vivid jungle scenes and exotic landscapes. Born in 1844 in Laval, France, Rousseau worked as a toll collector until his retirement in 1886, allowing him more time to focus on his art.

  3. May 26, 2024 · The Unlikely Artist. To understand The Dream, one must first examine its singular creator. Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was the definition of an outsider artist. Born in Laval, France, he worked as a toll collector until the relatively advanced age of 49 before retiring to pursue painting full-time.

  4. May 9, 2024 · Dive into the story of 'Le Douanier', his legacy, and his impact on modern art. Watch now to uncover the genius of Rousseau! #HenriRousseau #FrenchPainter #NaiveArt #PostImpressionism...

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  5. May 24, 2024 · Having never ventured outside France, Rousseau derived his jungle scenes from reading travel books and visiting the Paris botanical garden. He placed this imaginary scene of a tiger attacking a buffalo within a fantastic jungle environment in which botanical accuracy was of little importance (note the bananas growing upside down).

  6. 18 hours ago · Laurencin’s simple, almost naïve, style of painting is more reminiscent of Henri Rousseau (1844–1910) than Cubist artists. However, she actually exhibited her works with Cubists in the annual Salon des Indépendants in 1910 to 1911.

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  8. May 25, 2024 · It includes the Naïve aspects of French post-Impressionist painter Henri Rousseau and the romanticism of Marc Chagall's poor Jewish villages. His skaters allude to Brueghel and his "eaters" to...

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