Artist: Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (Le Douanier)
Style: Naive Art / Primitivism
Topic: Sports
Date: 1908
Size: 80 x 100 cm
Museum: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York, United States)
Technique: Oil On Canvas
A Masterpiece of Naïve Art
Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (Le Douanier), a French post-impressionist painter, is renowned for his unique style and imaginative compositions. His work, often categorized as Naïve Art or Primitivism, showcases a distinct lack of conventional perspective and anatomical accuracy, yet it possesses a captivating charm that has made it highly sought after by art enthusiasts worldwide.
"The Football Players": A Bizarre and Fascinating Scene
"The Football Players", painted in 1908, is one of Rousseau's most iconic works. The oil-on-canvas masterpiece measures 80 x 100 cm and is housed in the prestigious Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. This painting features a bizarre scene of two football players, dressed in traditional French uniforms, competing on a lush jungle field filled with exotic flora and fauna. The background is adorned with vibrant foliage, towering trees, and various animals, including a tiger, monkeys, and birds.
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