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Self portrait - closeby Henri Rousseau
29" x 36" Framed Art Frame
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Holm Oaks, Apremontby Henri Rousseau
33" x 24" Framed Art Frame
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Cliffs, c.1897by Henri Rousseau
32" x 20" Framed Art Frame
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View of the Bridge at Sevres and the Hills at Clamartby Henri Rousseau
33" x 28" Framed Art Frame
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In the Wood at Fontainebleauby Henri Rousseau
36" x 24" Framed Art Frame
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Snake Charmer, 1907by Henri Rousseau
40" x 36" Framed Art Frame
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Pool with a Stormy Skyby Henri Rousseau
36" x 28" Framed Art Frame
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Artist Painting his Wifeby Henri Rousseau
41" x 36" Framed Art Frame
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Quay at Ivryby Henri Rousseau
41" x 36" Framed Art Frame
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Walk in the Forestby Henri Rousseau
32" x 36" Framed Art Frame
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Portrait of Pierre Lotiby Henri Rousseau
31" x 36" Framed Art Frame
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wedding partyby Henri Rousseau
27" x 36" Framed Art Frame
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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.