Jaguar Attacking a Horse - Henri Rousseau
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A classic jungle scene by Henri Rousseau, featuring a dramatic encounter between a jaguar and a horse amidst dense, stylised tropical foliage.
Henri Rousseau, a self-taught customs officer, produced this work in the final year of his life. It belongs to a series of jungle-themed paintings that occupied his imagination for over a decade. Despite his lack of formal training, Rousseau constructed these scenes with a meticulous attention to detail, often drawing inspiration from the botanical gardens and natural history museums of Paris rather than direct experience of tropical environments.
The composition features a dense, layered arrangement of oversized foliage. Long, blade-like leaves dominate the foreground, creating a screen that partially obscures the central action. The jaguar and the horse appear caught in a moment of static tension. Rousseau applied paint in flat, distinct zones of colour, eschewing traditional perspective in favour of a decorative, almost theatrical arrangement. The flora, including palm fronds and small, bright flowers, is rendered with a precision that borders on the taxonomic, yet the overall effect remains dreamlike and removed from reality.
Rousseau often utilised a limited range of green tones to build the depth of his jungle, punctuated by the stark white of the horse and the spotted coat of the predator. The lack of atmospheric perspective contributes to the uncanny quality of the scene. The figures do not interact with the environment in a conventional physical sense, but rather exist as elements within a carefully curated, artificial space. This work reflects the artist's unique approach to visual storytelling, where the boundaries between observation and fantasy blur. It remains a primary example of his ability to transform mundane subjects into highly stylised, imaginative compositions that continue to intrigue viewers today.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Jaguar Attacking a Horse - Henri Rousseau
Artist Biography
Henri Rousseau
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.
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