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)