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Henri Rousseau is one of the greatest mysteries in late 19th century painting -- he was, and remains, difficult to categorize despite ongoing efforts. Many label his style "Primitivism", but Rousseau viewed it as Modernism.
One of his most famous paintings, The Sleeping Gypsy, is clearly a world of personal fantasy and dream, ripe with symbolism. Its references to the unconscious make Rousseau, by some accounts, a forerunner of Surrealism. So there are no definitive, categorical answers here!
He was a customs officer who became a naive painter.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoHenri Rousseau was a painter in the post-impressionist style. He mostly painted jungle scenes in a "primitive" manner.
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Well I do not find his style post-impressionist. He worked in the post-impressionist era but he was a naive painter.
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How many paintings of jungles did Henri Rousseau paint?
You should note that there are two famous French painters named Rousseau. Théodore Rousseau, landscape painter 1812-1867, and Henri Rousseau, naive painter 1844-1910.
What is Henri Rousseau's most famous picture?
Henri Rousseau's most famous picture will have to be Jungle With A Lion you can find this picture on Google Images Henri Rousseau's Paintings!
What did Henri Rousseau do?
Henri Rousseau was a very famous artist. he painted. But first he was a customs officer.
What was the name of Henri Rousseau's father?
His parents were Julien and Eleonore Rousseau.
Where was Henri Rousseau from?
He was born in Laval in Northern France.
Who is The Snake Charmer painter?
Henri Rousseau
What was Henri Rousseau famous for?
a famous french painter
Who was Henri Rouosseau?
Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was a primitive French painter
How many paintings of jungles did Henri Rousseau paint?
You should note that there are two famous French painters named Rousseau. Théodore Rousseau, landscape painter 1812-1867, and Henri Rousseau, naive painter 1844-1910.
What did Henri Rousseau do before he was a painter?
He was a customs officer (douanier).
What do you mean by Rousseau?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau Swiss-French philosopher 1712-1778 Théodore Rousseau French painter 1812-1867 Henri Rousseau French painter 1844-1910
Did Henri Rousseau sign his paintings Henri Rousseau or Henri Julien Rousseau?
He signed them Henri Rousseau.
When Henri Rousseau was married?
when Henri Rousseau was married
What artists were associated with Henri Rousseau?
He was a customs officer who became a naive painter.
What kind of art did Henri Rousseau paint?
Henri Rousseau, whose full name was Henri Julien Felix Rousseau, was a French painter that followed the Post-impressionist school, specifically the 'Primitive' or 'Naive' current. His work is recognized as the inspiration for several important artists that followed him, as Picasso and Leger.
What was Henri Rousseau's complete name?
Henri Julien Felix Rousseau
What type of medium does Henri Rousseau work in?
Oil paint on canvas.
