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Saturday, April 20, 2013



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Rousseau

 

Henri Rousseau is best known for his almost primitive style and the charm he brought to his subjects. He spent his youth working as a toll collector in Paris. He didn’t begin painting seriously until his early forties; he retired at age forty-nine to become a full-time painter.


His most well-known paintings are jungle scenes, but they depict a jungle that’s more of a paradisical dream than a realistic depiction. Probably his most famous painting, in fact, is called The Dream:

 

 

Don’t you love the eyes on that lion? He looks more like a pet than a danger to the woman. In fact, she looks quite in command of the whole scene!

 

In The Sleeping Gypsy, Rousseau manages to convey both danger and a delightful sense of whimsy:

 

 

Here are some more examples of his simple and delightful style:

 

Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised)
 
The Avenue at the Park at St. Cloud


Carnival Evening

5 comments:

  1. I love the images! The Sleeping Gypsy reminds me a bit of Salvadore Dali.

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  2. Beautiful images!

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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  3. What incredibly different views of the jungle. Another new artist for me - thanks!

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  4. He is quite talented.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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