Henri Rousseau Art

Henri Rousseau (May 21, 1844 – September 2, 1910) was born in Laval, Loire Valley. He attended the Laval High School both a day scholar and a boarder. After a while, his family move out of Laval after they lost their house to settle debts. Rousseau’s school life showed that he excelled well in the drawing and music subjects. Before going into painting, Henri worked for a lawyer while studying law at the same time. After the death of his father, he moved back to Paris to support his mother, working there as a government employee. Rousseau is a self-taught painter who created impressive art during his time. He was mainly inspired by two established painters, namely, Jean-Leon Gerome and Felix Auguste-Clement. Although he covered diverse subjects, most of his paintings were about the wild nature. Rousseau had great creativity and imaginations that he could easily paint a jungle without necessarily having to be in a jungle or having been there. He read many botanical books that illustrated the different plants likely to be in a jungle. Rousseau’s artistic works were widely criticized. Many people just didn’t like his style with a number of critics referring to them as childish and flat. However, things changed for the better when he started showcasing his work in diverse galleries. Even though his works were never considered prominent, more people began to appreciate his work and their appeal. By the time Rousseau died in 1910, he had created several amazing paintings that strengthened his legacy. His works can now be found in museums, galleries, collections, and art dealerships. Framed Henri Rousseau art are also available for use in interior decoration among other uses. Canvas, prints, and lamination are some of the other available finishing options that art lovers can explore.