View of Montsouris Park, the Kiosk
1908 Barnes Foundation
About this artwork
An oil painting on canvas depicting a serene park scene with a central gazebo and figures strolling among trees. The work reflects the characteristic flat perspective and meticulous detail associated with Rousseau's style.
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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 unique, non-academic style was initially mocked by contemporary critics but was later championed by avant-garde artists like Pablo Picasso and Wassily Kandinsky, who admired the purity and primitive energy of his vision.
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View of Montsouris Park, the Kiosk
Henri Rousseau, 1908
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