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Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (French: [ɑ̃ʁi ʒyljɛ̃ feliks ʁuso]; 21 May 1844 – 2 September 1910) was a French post-impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive manner. [2] [3] He was also known as Le Douanier (the customs officer), a humorous description of his occupation as a toll and tax collector. [1]
5 days ago · 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. After exhibiting with the Fauves in 1905, he gained the admiration ...
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Apr 2, 2014 · Henri Julien Félix Rousseau was born into a middle-class family in the town of Laval in northwest France on May 21, 1844. Rousseau attended school in Laval until 1860.
Learn about Henri Rousseau, the self-taught French painter who became a naïve artist and a source of inspiration for modern and Surrealist movements. Explore his lush jungle scenes, portraits, and allegories, and see how he transformed his influences into his own style.
- French
- May 21, 1844
- Laval, France
- September 2, 1910
Learn about Henri Rousseau, a self-taught painter who created childlike jungle scenes and portraits. Explore his 123 artworks and his influence on modern art movements.
- French
- May 21, 1844
- Laval, Mayenne, France
- September 2, 1910
Learn about Henri Rousseau, a French artist who created realistic and naive paintings of urban and tropical scenes. Explore his works, exhibitions, influences, and legacy at MoMA.
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Oct 2, 2015 · This vast canvas – more than three metres wide – is The Hungry Lion by Henri Rousseau, one of the most curious characters in modern art. The painting has travelled to Essen in Germany, to be ...
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