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The Sleeping Gypsy by Henri Rousseau – Naïve Art Surreal Desert Scene Print

Sale price£20.00 Regular price£25.00
Product: Fine Art Poster
Size: A4 (21x29.7 cm)
Frame: -
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Henri Rousseau’s The Sleeping Gypsy is one of his most iconic and enigmatic masterpieces, painted in 1897 in his signature Naïve art style. The scene depicts a figure sleeping peacefully in the desert beneath a glowing moon, while a curious lion quietly stands nearby. With flattened perspective, bold outlines and haunting stillness, Rousseau blends dream, symbolism and surreal quiet in a way that feels timeless and deeply poetic.

This surreal desert print brings mystery, calm and quiet strength to any space. Ideal for bedrooms, creative studios or gallery walls that celebrate imagination and emotion, The Sleeping Gypsy is a powerful choice for art lovers drawn to storytelling, symbolism and the dreamlike worlds of Henri Rousseau. A masterpiece that speaks in silence.

  • Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
  • Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
  • Frame Color: Black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain).
  • Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide.
  • Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).
  • Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colors with a subtle shine.
  • Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
  • Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.


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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
Jayne - Yorkshire
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!
Matt - Rutland
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!
Nikki - London
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.
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Henri Rousseau was a self-taught French painter best known for his vivid, dreamlike jungle scenes. Lacking formal training, his work was marked by a naïve, or primitive, style that defied the conventions of academic art. Despite early ridicule from critics and the art establishment, Rousseau was admired by avant-garde artists like Picasso, Léger, Jean Hugo, and the Surrealists, who recognized the bold imagination behind his work.

Nicknamed Le Douanier (“the Customs Officer”) due to his job on the outskirts of Paris, Rousseau only began painting seriously at age 40 and retired nine years later to pursue art full time. Though he never left France, his exotic landscapes—lush with oversized foliage and wild animals—were inspired by visits to botanical gardens, illustrated books, and stories from soldiers who had served abroad.

Rousseau believed himself to be a great realist, proudly comparing himself to Picasso. He also pioneered the "portrait landscape" genre, blending figures into rich natural backdrops. Once mocked, Rousseau is now celebrated as a visionary outsider whose work continues to inspire, including references in modern pop culture such as the film Madagascar. See more by Henri Rousseau →