Henri Rousseau

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• Henri Rousseau
• By Marquis

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Henri Rousseau

• Rousseau is also known as Le Douanier
  Rousseau. He was born in France in 1844 and was a
  celebrated artist. He claimed his scenes were
  inspired by his experiences in Mexico, but in
  fact his sources were illustrated books and
  visits to the zoo and botanical gardens in Paris.

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Landscape with Cattle

• Made in France with oils on
  canvas. The picture is 20 inches wide and 26
  inches long.

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The Merry Jesters

• Made in 1906 in France. Made with oil
  on canvas. This picture is 57
  inches wide and 44 inches long.

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Other Work By Henri Rousseau

• The Dream
• The Equatorial Jungle
• Exotic Forest
• The Wedding Party
• Ivry Quay