Portrait of Madame M.
1890 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This portrait features a woman standing in a lush garden setting, holding a parasol, with a small cat playing with a yarn ball at her feet. It is a characteristic example of the artist's self-taught, stylized approach to portraiture.
Did you know?
Henri Rousseau was a self-taught tax collector who painted during his spare time, earning him the nickname 'Le Douanier' or 'the customs officer'. His distinct, childlike style was often mocked by critics of his time, yet he was deeply admired by avant-garde artists like Picasso and Gauguin, who saw his work as a pure expression of imagination.
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Portrait of Madame M.
Henri Rousseau, 1890
