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Walk in the Wood
Walk in the Wood is an oil painting by the Naïve art artist Henri Rousseau. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
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Overview
Walk in the Wood is a 1894 oil painting by Henri Rousseau, a French artist known for his Naïve style. The work is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene: a woman in a dark dress walks on a winding dirt path through a wooded area, holding a walking stick. Tall, slender trees surround her, and the light blue, cloudy sky above adds to the peaceful atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Rousseau's Naïve style is characterized by a self-taught approach, evident in the simple, direct representation of the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The trees, ground, and sky are rendered in a straightforward, uncomplicated manner.
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 initial ridicule, his work has had a lasting influence on avant-garde artists.
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Artist
Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (French: ; 21 May 1844 – 2 September 1910) was a French post-Impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive manner.
