Artist: Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (Le Douanier)
Style: Post-Impressionism;Naive Art / Primitivism
Topic: Dreams
Date: 1910
Museum: Museum of Modern Art (New York, United States)
About the Artist
Henri Julien Félix Rousseau, also known as Le Douanier (the customs officer), was a French post-impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive manner. Born in 1844, he started painting seriously in his early forties and retired from his job as a toll and tax collector at age 49 to focus on his art full-time.
The Painting: 'The Dream'
Created by Henri Rousseau in 1910, The Dream is an oil on canvas painting that showcases the artist's unique style and vision. This captivating work is one of over 25 Rousseau pieces with an exotic theme, reflecting his fascination with the unknown and the mysterious.
Style and Description
The Dreambelongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) style, characterized by its simplicity, bold colors, and a sense of childlike wonder. The painting features a woman lying on a couch in a jungle-like setting, surrounded by exotic animals such as lions, elephants, and birds. A serene atmosphere envelops the scene, with the moon and stars shining brightly above.
Location
Today, The Dream can be admired at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, where it is part of their esteemed collection.
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- Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (Le Douanier): The Dream
- Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (Le Douanier): Sleeping Gypsy
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