Henri Rousseau was a self-taught French painter known for his vibrant and fantastical jungle scenes. Born in Laval in 1844, Rousseau initially worked as a toll collector before taking up painting in his spare time. He eventually gained recognition as an artist, and his work was exhibited in Paris alongside the Impressionists.

Rousseau's unique style was characterized by bold colors, flattened forms, and an imaginative approach to nature. His depictions of lush jungles and exotic animals were inspired by botanical gardens, popular literature, and images in magazines. While his work was often dismissed by critics during his lifetime, it has since become highly regarded and influential.

Today, Rousseau is celebrated as a pioneer of modern art and an inspiration to many artists who followed in his footsteps. His paintings can be found in major museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

In 1885 Henri Rousseau exhibited his first pictures at the Salon des Refuses, Paris they had technical problems but have a naïve charm about them. His ‘paintings Surprised’, Old Junior’s Cart and ‘Scout attacked by a Tiger ‘are amongst is most important works.

He died a pauper in 1910 and was buried in a pauper’s grave and only 7 people attended his funeral. After money raised by Picasso he was reburied in 1912 and again in 1947 in his home town of Laval.

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