Artist: Henri Rousseau (1844 - 1910)
Nationality: French
Movement: Post-Impressionism
Media: Painting
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Biography:
Henri Rousseau spent his life in the working class a toll collector, a clerk, and a soldier. In 1893, he retired on pension and began painting to occupy his time. Although he was self-taught, his work retained a sophisticated sense of color and unique composition. In the 1880’s, Rousseau began to exhibit his paintings but was never completely taken seriously by his critics and colleagues. After his death, his work influenced the progress of the Surrealist movement.

Artworks in Museum Collections: (100)
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
The Banks of the Bièvre near Bicêtre Henri-Julien-Félix Rousseau (le Douanier) (French, 1844-1910)Oil on canvas;
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
The Repast of the Lion, ca. 1907 Henri-Julien-Félix Rousseau (le Douanier) (French, 1844-1910)Oil on canvas;
J. Paul Getty Museum -
A Centennial of Independence
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Henri Rousseau (le Douanier) War, or The Horseman of Discord lithograph on orange paper 1895
J. Paul Getty Museum -
Theodore Rousseau
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Charles-Nicolas Cochin the Younger La nouvelle HÈloÔseäby Jean Jacques Rousseau (Neuchatel and Paris: Duchesne, 1764), vol. 3(of 4) book with engravings 1764
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Henri Rousseau - The Dream 1910 oil on canvas The Museum of Modern Art French
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Henri Rousseau - The Waterfall 1910 oil on canvas The Art Institute of Chicago French
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Henri Rousseau - Boy on the Rocks 1895-1897 oil on linen National Gallery of Art French
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Edwin Hale Lincoln - Whalers Rousseau and Desdemona 1889 platinum print Peabody Essex Museum American
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James Ensor - The Garden of the Rousseau Family 1885 oil on fabric Cleveland Museum of Art Belgian
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
A Path among the Rocks, probably 1861 Pierre-Étienne-Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)Oil on wood; 15 x
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Jean Francois Janinet Aux Manes de J.J. Rousseau. Rousseau la releva, la consola et la secourut Color aquatint 18th - 19th century
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A Meadow Bordered by Trees, ca. 1845 Pierre-Étienne-Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)Oil on wood; 16 3/8
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Henri Rousseau - Outskirts of Paris c. 1897-1905 oil on fabric Cleveland Museum of Art French
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Henri Rousseau - The Equatorial Jungle 1909 oil on canvas National Gallery of Art French
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Henri Rousseau - Rendezvous in the Forest 1889 oil on canvas National Gallery of Art French
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Henri Rousseau - The Sleeping Gypsy 1897 oil on canvas The Museum of Modern Art French
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
The Forest in Winter at Sunset, 1845-67 Pierre-Étienne-Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)Oil on canvas; 64 x
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
A River in a Meadow Pierre-Étienne-Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)Oil on wood; 16 3/4 x 26
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
A River Landscape Pierre-Étienne-Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)Oil on wood; 16 3/8 x 24 7/8 in.
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Henri Rousseau - Rue en banlieue (Street in the Suburbs) c. 1896 oil on canvas Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at The University of Oklahoma French
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FÈlix Bracquemond Metairie sur les bords de l'oise, After Theodore Rousseau etching 19th - 20th century
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Henri Rousseau - Fight between a Tiger and a Buffalo 1908 oil on fabric Cleveland Museum of Art French
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Henri Rousseau - Tropical Forest with Monkeys 1910 oil on canvas National Gallery of Art French
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
Sunset near Arbonne, ca. 1860-65 Pierre-Étienne-Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)Oil on wood; 25 1/4 x 39
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
Still Life with Ham, 1870s Philippe Rousseau (French, 1816-1887)Oil on canvas; 28 3/4 x 36
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Jacques Rousseau La Mort De Cesar 17th century
J. Paul Getty Museum -
River Loing Bordering Forest
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
A Village in a Valley, ca. late 1820s Pierre-Étienne-Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)Oil on paper, mounted
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Achille-Isidore Gilbert Philippe Rousseau 19th century
Museum of Fine Arts -
Imitator of Henri Julian Félix Rousseau, French, 1844-1910 Lake of Geneva (Lac Leman) Oil on
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, 1854 Pierre-Étienne-Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)Oil on wood; 31
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Henri Rousseau - Tropical Landscape- An American Indian Struggling with a Gorilla 1910 oil on canvas Virginia Museum of Fine Arts French
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Jacques Rousseau Landscape with two reclining figures Etching 17th century
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: House on a Lane, recto; Landscape Study and Study for a
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Study and Head of a Soldier, recto; Bust of a Man
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Military Figures in a Boat Date: 1825 Medium: brown ink and
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Sawmill of M. Maire, near Besanáon Date: 1825 Medium: graphite on
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Three Studies of a Young Woman Date: 1834 Medium: graphite on
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Autumn at St. Jean de Paris, Forest of Fontainebleau Date: 1846
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I Hill Mont morancy - The Residence of Rousseau 19th century
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Village in a Landscape Date: 1825 Medium: graphite and slight white
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Trees and Figures in a Landscape Date: 1834 Medium: black chalk
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Farm Building in a Landscape Date: 1825 Medium: graphite and white
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Village in a Landscape Date: 1825 Medium: graphite and white chalk
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Study for "The Descent of the Cattle" Date: 1834 Medium: graphite
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Study of a Woman in Walking Costume Date: 1834 Medium: graphite
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Ruined Castle on a Cliff Date: 1834 Medium: black chalk on
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Village on a Hilltop Date: 1825 Medium: graphite and white chalk
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Village in a Mountainous Landscape Date: 1825 Medium: graphite on white
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Farm Building in a Landscape Date: 1825 Medium: graphite on white
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Charles Germain Saint-Aubin Portrait of J. B. Rousseau Engraving 18th century
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Study of Trees and Figures, recto; Tethered Goat, verso Date: 1825
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Charles Francois Letellier Titlepage - PensÈes et Maximes, de J.J. Rousseau engraving 18th - 19th century
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Landscape, recto; Village in a Landscape, verso Date: 1834 Medium: black
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Study of a Cart Date: 1825 Medium: graphite on white wove
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Study of a Cart Date: 1825 Medium: graphite on white wove
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Tree Study Date: 1825 Medium: graphite and white chalk on lavender
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Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Chateau de Bouclan Date: 1825 Medium: graphite on white wove paper
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ThÈodore Rousseau Landscape oil on canvas 19th century
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Figures in a Landscape, recto; Farm Building, verso Date: 1834, recto;
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Sawmill Date: 1825 Medium: graphite on white wove paper Dimensions: H.6-9/16
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Sawmill Date: 1825 Medium: graphite on white wove paper Dimensions: H.6-9/16
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Military Figures in a Landscape, recto; Tree Study, verso Date: 1825
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Military Figures in a Landscape, recto; Tree Study, verso Date: 1825
J. Paul Getty Museum -
Cityscape of Geneva
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ThÈodore Rousseau The Forest (La Foret) oil on canvas 1842
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Landscape Study Date: 1825 Medium: graphite on white wove paper Dimensions:
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Georg Friedrich Meyer Jean-Jacques Rousseau drawing; graphite, brush & brown ink wash 18th century
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts -
Artist: Théodore Rousseau Title: Rocky Promontory, recto; Landscape Study, verso Date: 1834 Medium: black chalk
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ThÈodore Rousseau Woodland Landscape pen, ink, and watercolor 19th century
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Louis Petit Titlepage - Recueil des Oevres de Musique de J.J. Rousseau, Tome I engraving 18th - 19th century
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ThÈodore Rousseau Chenes de Roche Etching 1861
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ThÈodore Rousseau Landscape (boat in foreground) oil on canvas 19th century
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
An Old Chapel in a Valley, ca. 1835 Pierre-Étienne-Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867)Oil on wood; 10
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Nicolas Africano Seated woman, probably giving birth Wood, pigment C-14 dating: 1680–1910 (inconclusive % probability)
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ThÈodore Rousseau Le Cerisier de la Plante a biau Cliche glace 19th century
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ThÈodore Rousseau La Plaine de la Plante a Biau Cliche glace 19th century
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Philippe Rousseau - The Fountain c. 1865 oil on canvas Utah Museum of Fine Arts French
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Percival L. Rousseau - In the Woods 1912 oil on canvas Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester American
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Pierre-Etienne-Theodore Rousseau - The Village of Becquigny 1857-64 oil on panel The Frick Collection French
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Theodore Rousseau - Forest of Fontainebleau 1855-1865 Oil on Canvas University of California, Berkeley Art Museum French
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Theodore Rousseau - Wooded Landscape n.d. oil on panel Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester French
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Theodore Rousseau - Le marais de la Souterraine 1842 oil on canvas The Fitzwilliam Museum French
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Theodore Rousseau - La plaine de Chailly 1833 oil on panel The Fitzwilliam Museum French
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Philippe Rousseau - Still Life with Asparagus after 1880 oil on fabric Cleveland Museum of Art French
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Theodore Rousseau - Landscape with Boatman c. 1860 oil on wood National Gallery of Art French
Museum of Fine Arts -
Théodore Rousseau, French, 1812-1867 Shepherd and Flock in a Landscape mid 19th century Pen and
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Nicolas Africano Mask Wood and pigment C-14 dating: 1490–1680 (90.3% probability)
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Unidentified artist, American, 19th century Gallant charge of Gen. Rousseau"s Brigade Graphite pencil and wash
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Théodore Rousseau, French, 1812-1867 The Oak Tree of the Rock, Forest of Fontainebleau 1861 Etching
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Théodore Rousseau, French, 1812-1867 Landscape mid 19th century Pen and brown ink on cream wove
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Pierre-Etienne-Theodore Rousseau - The Plain at Plante-a-Biau 1862 cliché verre (salted Cincinnati Art Museum French
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
Charles Rousseau Burney (1747-1819), late 1770s Thomas Gainsborough (British, 1727-1788)Oil on canvas; 30 1/4 x
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Theodore Rousseau - Mountain Stream in the Auvergne 1830 oil on paper on canv National Gallery of Art French
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Nicolas Africano Amulet figure Wood, fiber, shell, tapa 19th century
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Theodore Rousseau - Panoramic View of the Ile-de-France c. 1830 oil on canvas National Gallery of Art French
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Théodore Rousseau, French, 1812-1867 Cherry Tree at La Plante-à-Biau 1862 Photograph, cliché-verre, salt print Borderline:
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Henri Matisse Henri de Montherlant drawing: pen & black ink 1937

Artnews Articles and Exhibition Information: (12)
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Bishop's University Art Gallery: Collector's Items and the Connoisseur's Gaze
This collection is a microcosm which is difficult to divide, however the curators have decided to highlight eight artists of significance whom Riverin referred to as "key figure". Through its staging, this exhibition presents the works of ...
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Romanticism and the School of Nature: Nineteenth-Century Drawings and Paintings from the Karen B. Cohen Collection
The Cohen collection represents several artists in depth; thus, the exhibition features a varied range of work by such masters as Couture, Gericault, Daubigny, ...
National Museum of Western Art: Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay 1999 — The Dreams and Realities of the 19th Century
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University Museum, University of Stellenbosch: Christo Coetzee 70
The exhibition comprises the eight sequential phases of his oeuvre and presents an extensive variety of subjects, ideas, media and materials. Although most of the works exhibited here form part of the US collection, a number of additional works - ...
National Palace Museum: Birth of a New Century: Images of Children in Western Art
Beginning with the Enlightenment in the late eighteenth century, the nature of children was starting to take shape as distinct from that of adults. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one advocate of educational reform. ...
Kimbell Art Museum: From Renoir to Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée de l'Orangerie
Everywhere from Tokyo to Moscow to Washington, D.C., individual collectors set in motion plans for independent institutions, committed to modern and non-Western ...
CONCORDE PRO Evénements: The 22th Antique Show in St-Tropez
Among them we can quote: In silverware Joelle LASRY, will present a service composed by 7 pieces in silver massive, French work of XIXe century, carrying the punch of Master AUCOC. This unit is composed of a samovar, a teapot, chocolate, a milk ...
Kimbell Art Museum: From Renoir to Picasso Masterpieces from the Musée de l'Orangerie
Among the highlights of the exhibition are 16 turn-of-the-century paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and 14 by Renoirs dear friend Paul Cézanne. The three most important painters to emerge in France in the first decade of the 20th century are r...
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Monet, Renoir, and the Impressionist Landscape
The exhibition opens with an early landscape by Claude Monet, Rue de la Bavolle, Honfleur, placed within the context of the Realist landscape style ...
Van Gogh Museum: Reflections: Japan and Japonism

Come now, isn’t it almost a true religion which these simple Japanese teach us, who live in nature as though they themselves were flowers. And you cannot study Japanese art, it seems to me, without becoming much gayer and happier, and we must r...
Phillips Collection: Degas to Matisse: Impressionist and Modern Masterworks from the Detroit Institute of Arts September 23 through January 21, 2001 FUTURE . . . Wayne Thiebaud: A Paintings Retrospective Fe
By integrating works from The Phillips Collection into the Tannahill exhibition, Degas to Matisse: Impressionist and Modern Masterworks from The Detroit Institute of Arts highlights the similarities and the differ...
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens: Drawn to Art: Art Education and the American Experience, 1800-1950
Among the 79 objects on display in the West Hall of the Library are vintage paint boxes, Victorian-era coloring books, stencil kits, slates, tracing books, drawing manuals, crayons and colored pencils, books on educational theory, and a Chautau...

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