{"product_id":"bouquet-of-flowers-henri-rousseau-1","title":"Bouquet of Flowers - Henri Rousseau","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1909 still life by Henri Rousseau, featuring a bouquet of flowers in a white vase against a simple blue curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenri Rousseau, a self-taught painter often associated with the Naïve or Primitivist movement, produced this still life in 1909. The composition displays his characteristic approach to form and space, where objects appear with a distinct, almost sculptural clarity. The flowers are arranged in a white, spirally fluted vase, which sits upon a dark, flat surface. Behind the arrangement, a pale blue curtain hangs in simple, vertical folds, providing a neutral backdrop that allows the colours of the flora to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRousseau treats each element of the bouquet with individual attention. The purple rose, the clusters of orange berries, and the small white blossoms are rendered with a precise, deliberate hand. Unlike his contemporaries who sought to capture the fleeting effects of light, Rousseau focuses on the static, essential nature of the objects. The lack of traditional perspective and the flattened depth are hallmarks of his style, which prioritised a direct, unmediated vision of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the artist's ability to create balance through symmetry and controlled colour. The contrast between the dark table and the light blue background creates a clear division of space, while the white vase acts as a central anchor. Rousseau often painted such floral arrangements during his later years, finding inspiration in the gardens and parks of Paris. His work remains distinct for its lack of academic artifice, offering a clear, honest representation of his subjects. This print captures the specific textures and the muted, harmonious palette of the original oil painting, making it a suitable addition for those who appreciate the clarity and charm of early twentieth-century French art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henri Rousseau","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58858696835407,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58858792550735,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58858792583503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58858792616271,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58858792649039,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bouquet-of-Flowers_Poster_CompositorV1_1790120101387.jpg?v=1790123310","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/bouquet-of-flowers-henri-rousseau-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}