Artwork
Exotic Landscape
Exotic Landscape is an oil painting by the Naïve art artist Henri Rousseau. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.
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Overview
Exotic Landscape is a 1910 oil painting by Henri Rousseau, a French artist who worked in the Naïve style. The work is part of the Norton Simon Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dense jungle scene with exotic plants and trees, featuring a group of monkeys at its center. The vibrant and dynamic composition conveys a sense of energy and movement.
Technique & Style
Rousseau's use of oil paint results in a textured, layered effect due to visible brushstrokes. The palette is dominated by shades of green, with a mix of warm and cool colors adding depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
Rousseau began painting seriously in his forties and retired from his job as a toll collector at 49 to focus on art, despite lacking formal training. Exotic Landscape is one of his later works, created in 1910.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (French: ; 21 May 1844 – 2 September 1910) was a French post-Impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive manner.
