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Primitivism Collection (#2)

"Exploring the Essence of Primitivism: A Glimpse into Henri Rousseau's Artistic World" Henri Julien Felix Rousseau, a renowned artist known for his primitivist style

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Winter Scene in Moonlight, 1869 (w / c and gouache on white wove paper)

Winter Scene in Moonlight, 1869 (w / c and gouache on white wove paper)
3614062 Winter Scene in Moonlight, 1869 (w/c and gouache on white wove paper) by Farrer, Henry (1843-1903); 30.2x38.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Tahitian Idol, The Goddess Hina, 1894-95 (wood-block print)

Tahitian Idol, The Goddess Hina, 1894-95 (wood-block print)
3500005 Tahitian Idol, The Goddess Hina, 1894-95 (wood-block print) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 14.8x11.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Mother and Child, 1927 (tempera on canvas)

Mother and Child, 1927 (tempera on canvas)
NUL396513 Mother and Child, 1927 (tempera on canvas) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Garden Flowers; Fleurs de Jardin, c. 1909-10 (oil on canvas)

Garden Flowers; Fleurs de Jardin, c. 1909-10 (oil on canvas)
656304 Garden Flowers; Fleurs de Jardin, c.1909-10 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 46.4x36.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden Flowers; Fleurs de Jardin)

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Day of the God (Mahana no Atua) 1894 (oil on canvas)

Day of the God (Mahana no Atua) 1894 (oil on canvas)
2967808 Day of the God (Mahana no Atua) 1894 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Suburbs; Banlieue, c. 1896 (oil on canvas)

Suburbs; Banlieue, c. 1896 (oil on canvas)
656303 Suburbs; Banlieue, c.1896 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 50x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Suburbs; Banlieue)

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Happy Quartet; Heureux quator, 1902 (oil on canvas)

Happy Quartet; Heureux quator, 1902 (oil on canvas)
1768500 Happy Quartet; Heureux quator, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 95x58.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Quartet; Heureux quator)

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Dogs at Play, 1927 (oil on canvas)

Dogs at Play, 1927 (oil on canvas)
907859 Dogs at Play, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 81.3x85 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Storm-Tossed Frigate, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers

Storm-Tossed Frigate, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers
Storm-Tossed Frigate, mid 19th century

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: The Connecticut Valley, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers

The Connecticut Valley, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers
The Connecticut Valley, mid 19th century

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Packet Ship Passing Castle Williams, New York Harbor, mid 19th century

Packet Ship Passing Castle Williams, New York Harbor, mid 19th century

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Mount Auburn Cemetery, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers

Mount Auburn Cemetery, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers
Mount Auburn Cemetery, mid 19th century

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Threatening Sky, Bay of New York, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers

Threatening Sky, Bay of New York, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers
Threatening Sky, Bay of New York, mid 19th century

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Felucca off Gibraltar, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers

Felucca off Gibraltar, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers
Felucca off Gibraltar, mid 19th century

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Bay of New York, Sunset, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers

Bay of New York, Sunset, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers
Bay of New York, Sunset, mid 19th century

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Lake George and the Village of Caldwell, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers

Lake George and the Village of Caldwell, mid 19th century. Creator: Thomas Chambers
Lake George and the Village of Caldwell, mid 19th century

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: The Repast of the Lion, ca. 1907. Creator: Henri Rousseau

The Repast of the Lion, ca. 1907. Creator: Henri Rousseau
The Repast of the Lion, ca. 1907

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: La Foret (The forest). Creator: Peyronnet, Dominique (1872-1943)

La Foret (The forest). Creator: Peyronnet, Dominique (1872-1943)
La Foret (The forest). Found in the Collection of Musee International d Art Naif Anatole Jakovsky, Nice

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Summer Siesta (Woman Lying), 1933. Creator: Peyronnet, Dominique (1872-1943)

Summer Siesta (Woman Lying), 1933. Creator: Peyronnet, Dominique (1872-1943)
Summer Siesta (Woman Lying), 1933. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art et d Archeologie, Senlis

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Les falaises et la mer (The cliffs and the sea), 1931. Creator: Peyronnet, Dominique (1872-1943)

Les falaises et la mer (The cliffs and the sea), 1931. Creator: Peyronnet, Dominique (1872-1943)
Les falaises et la mer (The cliffs and the sea), 1931. Found in the Collection of Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, ca 1877-1880. Creator: Rousseau

Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, ca 1877-1880. Creator: Rousseau
Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, ca 1877-1880. Private Collection

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Portrait of Frumence Biche in Civilian Clothers, ca 1891

Portrait of Frumence Biche in Civilian Clothers, ca 1891. Found in the Collection of Musee International d Art Naif Anatole Jakovsky, Nice

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: View of the Footbridge at Passy, 1890-1891. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Felix (1844-1910)

View of the Footbridge at Passy, 1890-1891. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Felix (1844-1910)
View of the Footbridge at Passy, 1890-1891. Found in the Collection of Museo d arte della Svizzera italiana, Lugano

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: The Mill, 1896. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Felix (1844-1910)

The Mill, 1896. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Felix (1844-1910)
The Mill, 1896. Private Collection

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Caveman Holding Colorful Rocks

Caveman Holding Colorful Rocks
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"Exploring the Essence of Primitivism: A Glimpse into Henri Rousseau's Artistic World" Henri Julien Felix Rousseau, a renowned artist known for his primitivist style, captured the untamed beauty of nature and human life in his masterpieces. One such artwork is "Two Lions on the Lookout in the Jungle, " painted between 1909-1910. This captivating piece transports us to the heart of the jungle, where two majestic lions stand guard with an air of primal strength. In contrast, "The Football Players" from 1908 depicts a scene that resonates with modernity. Yet even within this seemingly contemporary subject matter, Rousseau's primitivist touch adds an intriguing layer to our perception of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Moving forward to "Ship Inn, Mousehole" created in 1930 by an unknown artist using oil on board technique; we witness a quaint coastal inn amidst rugged cliffs. The simplicity and earthy tones evoke a sense of nostalgia for simpler times when life was intimately connected to nature. Louis (Seraphine de Senlis), another primitivist artist who left an indelible mark on art history, presents us with "Mottled flowers on a blue ground" from 1929. Through vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes, Louis invites us into their imaginative world where flora takes center stage against a vivid blue backdrop. Continuing our exploration through Seraphine's work is "Pommes aux feuilles, " painted between 1929-1930. Here we encounter apples adorned with leaves that seem almost animated - reminding us that even ordinary objects can possess extraordinary qualities when viewed through the lens of primitivism. Rousseau mesmerizes once again with "The Repast of the Lion, " circa 1907. In this enigmatic composition, he blurs boundaries between reality and fantasy as animals gather around a table, engaging in an otherworldly feast.