Malakoff
1898 Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a suburban street scene in Malakoff, a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, featuring prominent utility poles and wires. The work is characterized by its flattened perspective and simplified forms, typical of the artist's unique stylistic approach.
Did you know?
Henri Rousseau, known as 'Le Douanier' due to his former employment as a toll collector, was a self-taught artist who achieved fame only after his retirement. His work, such as this depiction of Malakoff, was often dismissed by contemporary critics for its childlike simplicity, yet it was deeply admired by avant-garde masters like Picasso and Gauguin for its raw authenticity and vision.
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Malakoff
Henri Rousseau, 1898
