The Seine at Suresnes
Henri Rousseau, a self-taught 'naïve' artist, painted this dreamy night scene of the Seine river near Paris in 1908. Notice the quirky mix of industry and nature: a smoking factory chimney sits right next to a peaceful moonlit river, while the Eiffel Tower peeks out from the trees in the background. Rousseau never actually traveled far from Paris, so he created his landscapes by combining sketches, his vivid imagination, and visits to local parks. His flat, childlike style was initially mocked by critics, but Picasso and other modern artists absolutely loved his unique, magical vision.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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