Rendezvous in the Forest
1889 National Gallery of Art
About this artwork
This painting depicts a couple on horseback positioned centrally within a densely wooded, lush forest scene. It is a characteristic example of Rousseau's self-taught style, notable for its stylized, almost decorative approach to foliage.
Did you know?
Henri Rousseau was a self-taught tax collector who painted during his spare time, earning him the nickname 'Le Douanier' (The Customs Officer). His work, including this piece, was initially ridiculed by critics for its lack of formal academic training, yet it was later deeply admired by modernist artists like Picasso and the Surrealists for its dreamlike, authentic, and unconventional vision.
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Rendezvous in the Forest
Henri Rousseau, 1889
