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Soft gray clouds press low over a canal, their edges dissolving into the pale sky. Rousseau’s brushwork here loosens—trees and rooftops gain depth without losing their crisp outlines, as if the scene breathes between order and spontaneity. How does the quiet rhythm of the figures along the path shape the painting’s sense of time?
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"A Centennial of Independence," Henri Rousseau, 1892.
Rousseau (1844-1910) was a self-taught French painter, technically of the Post-Impressionist school, but usually classed as a Naive or Primitive artist. I prefer "Visionary" myself. He was ridiculed in his lifetime for his style but not long before Rousseau's death, he was discovered by Picasso who declared him a genius. When he passed he was finally starting to get the attention and acclaim that had been his due. To this day he's a major influence on avant-garde artists.
The First French Republic was declared on September 21st, 1792, and although it only lasted until 1804, it was still considered a significant day to be celebrated. Here we have peasants dancing, and what look like picnickers in the background. The two women in the center of the circle, carrying flags representing the First and Third Republics (the Third Republic lasted from 1870 to 1940), may be allegorical figures, along with the folks to the right in 18th century dress. Or they're in costumes for the occasion. It's hard to tell with Rousseau, which is what makes him fascinating.
From the Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
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Henri Rousseau💫
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Bouquet of Flowers with China Asters and Tokyos (Bouquet de fleurs aux reines-marguerites et aux tokyos) by Henri Rousseau #thebarnes #henrirousseau https://collection.barnesfoundation.org/objects/5530/
