Henri Rousseau

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Henri Rousseau: A French post-impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive style. He is known for his detailed, dreamlike jungle scenes and other works characterized by a self-taught, non-academic technique.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The museum is hosting an exhibition featuring several works by Henri Rousseau.
    • Henri Rousseau is often called "Le Douanier" (the customs officer) because of his former profession.
Advanced Usage
  • "Rousseau-esque": An adjective describing artwork or scenes that resemble the style of Henri Rousseau—vivid, fantastical, and with a naive or primitive quality.
    • The illustrator created a Rousseau-esque world of imaginary flora and fauna.
Variants and Related Words
  • Le Douanier Rousseau: An alternative name for the artist, referencing his job as a toll collector.
  • Naïve art / Primitive art: Artistic classifications often associated with Rousseau's self-taught, non-perspectival style.
Synonyms
  • Le Douanier: (The Customs Officer) A common epithet for Henri Rousseau.
Related Phrases
  • "The Sleeping Gypsy": The title of one of Rousseau's most famous paintings.
  • "Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!)": Another iconic painting by Henri Rousseau.
Noun
  1. French primitive painter (1844-1910)

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