Exotic Landscape
1910 Norton Simon Museum
About this artwork
This oil painting on canvas features a dense, lush jungle scene filled with monkeys and bright tropical fruits. It is one of the many jungle-themed works created by the artist in his late career.
Did you know?
Despite painting some of the most iconic jungle scenes in art history, Henri Rousseau actually never left France. He drew inspiration for his exotic landscapes from visits to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris and by studying illustrated books and magazines.
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Exotic Landscape
Henri Rousseau, 1910
