The Family (La Famille) - Henri Rousseau
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Henri Rousseau's 'The Family (La Famille)' is a charming portrait of a bourgeois family in his signature Naïve style, circa 1890-1900. This fine art print brings a touch of whimsical charm and historical intrigue to any interior.
Henri Rousseau's 'The Family (La Famille)' is a captivating group portrait rendered in his signature Naïve style. Painted circa 1890-1900, the work depicts a bourgeois family assembled in front of their house, a vine-covered dwelling with distinctive green shutters. The figures, rendered with a charming flatness and directness, are arranged with a formal symmetry that lends the scene a sense of both intimacy and detachment. Rousseau's meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the figures' clothing and the surrounding foliage, is characteristic of his unique approach to painting. The composition, with its flattened perspective and simplified forms, reflects Rousseau's self-taught background and his embrace of a non-academic aesthetic. The painting's dreamlike quality and its blend of realism and fantasy make it a compelling example of early modern art. As a fine art print, 'The Family' brings a touch of whimsical charm and historical intrigue to any interior. Its muted colour palette and intimate subject matter make it a versatile piece that complements a range of decor styles, from traditional to contemporary. This print offers a glimpse into the world of a self-taught master and a celebration of the beauty found in simplicity.
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The Family (La Famille) - Henri Rousseau
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Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
Henri Rousseau
Henri Rousseau, a self-taught painter, lived a double life as a Parisian toll collector. Yet, within his modest apartment, he conjured lush jungles and exotic scenes, all without ever leaving France. This juxtaposition – the mundane versus the fantastical – defines Rousseau's unique appeal. He was a true original, and entirely unburdened by academic convention. Rousseau's paintings, often categorised as naïve art or primitivism, possess a dreamlike quality. His meticulous attention to detail, combined with a flattened perspective and vibrant colours, creates a world both familiar and utterly strange. He strived to capture the essence of nature, not through faithful representation, but through an intensely personal and imaginative lens. Works like 'Landscape with Bridge' and 'Carnival Evening' showcase his distinctive style, blending realism with a touch of the surreal. Though initially ridiculed by critics, Rousseau's work has since been recognised for its visionary power. His influence can be seen in the work of Surrealists and other modern masters. Today, his paintings offer a refreshing escape from the everyday, inviting us to embrace the beauty and wonder of the natural world, as seen through the eyes of a true artistic innocent. Owning a Rousseau print is owning a piece of pure, unadulterated imagination.
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