Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Primitivism Collection

"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: Two Lions on the Lookout in the Jungle, 1909-1910. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Felix

Two Lions on the Lookout in the Jungle, 1909-1910. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Felix
Two Lions on the Lookout in the Jungle, 1909-1910. Private Collection

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Sweden, Vastra Gotaland County, Tanum, Rock Carvings (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1994). Bronze Age

Sweden, Vastra Gotaland County, Tanum, Rock Carvings (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1994). Bronze Age
Sweden - VA

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Les Flamants (The Flamingoes), 1907. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Félix (1844-1910)

Les Flamants (The Flamingoes), 1907. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Félix (1844-1910)
Les Flamants (The Flamingoes), 1907. Private Collection

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: La petite fille à la poupée et aux deux marguerites (The little girl with the doll and... c.1890)

La petite fille à la poupée et aux deux marguerites (The little girl with the doll and... c.1890)
La petite fille a la poupee et aux deux marguerites (The little girl with the doll and... c.1890. Private Collection

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Landscape with Watermill, 1879. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Félix (1844-1910)

Landscape with Watermill, 1879. Creator: Rousseau, Henri Julien Félix (1844-1910)
Landscape with Watermill, 1879. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: The Football Players, 1908

The Football Players, 1908. Found in the Collection of Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Mottled flowers on a blue ground, 1929. Creator: Louis (Seraphine de Senlis)

Mottled flowers on a blue ground, 1929. Creator: Louis (Seraphine de Senlis)
Mottled flowers on a blue ground, 1929. Private Collection

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Pommes aux feuilles, 1929-1930. Creator: Louis (Seraphine de Senlis), Seraphine

Pommes aux feuilles, 1929-1930. Creator: Louis (Seraphine de Senlis), Seraphine
Pommes aux feuilles, 1929-1930. Found in the Collection of Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Semik (the seventh Thursday after Easter) in Ukraine, Mid of the 19th century

Semik (the seventh Thursday after Easter) in Ukraine, Mid of the 19th century. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Yegoryevsk

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: The Repast of the Lion, c. 1907 (oil on canvas)

The Repast of the Lion, c. 1907 (oil on canvas)
3468974 The Repast of the Lion, c.1907 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 113.7x160 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Ship Inn, Mousehole, 1930 (oil on board)

Ship Inn, Mousehole, 1930 (oil on board)
2957207 Ship Inn, Mousehole, 1930 (oil on board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 49x88 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Farewell (der Abschied), 1921 (oil on canvas)

Farewell (der Abschied), 1921 (oil on canvas)
2596982 Farewell (der Abschied), 1921 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Tahitian woman, c. 1900 (coloured woodcut)

Tahitian woman, c. 1900 (coloured woodcut)
5917380 Tahitian woman, c.1900 (coloured woodcut) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 26x7 cm; Slovenska Narodna Galeria, Bratislava, Slovakia; French, out of copyright

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: The Muse Inspiring the Poet, 1909 (oil on canvas)

The Muse Inspiring the Poet, 1909 (oil on canvas)
3597135 The Muse Inspiring the Poet, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 146.2 x 96.9 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: A Paschal Lamb and Easter Table with flying angels, c. 1900 (oil)

A Paschal Lamb and Easter Table with flying angels, c. 1900 (oil)
3122656 A Paschal Lamb and Easter Table with flying angels, c.1900 (oil) by Pirosmani, Niko (1862-1918); 80x100 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Photo eFine Art Images; Georgian

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Oviri (wood-block print, printed twice in deep yellow ochre & black ink)

Oviri (wood-block print, printed twice in deep yellow ochre & black ink)
3500002 Oviri (wood-block print, printed twice in deep yellow ochre & black ink) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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

Tahitian Idol, The Goddess Hina, 1894-95 (wood-block print on end-grain boxwood)
3499997 Tahitian Idol, The Goddess Hina, 1894-95 (wood-block print on end-grain boxwood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 14.8x12 cm; (add.info)

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: The Moon and the Earth, 1893 (oil on burlap)

The Moon and the Earth, 1893 (oil on burlap)
3700870 The Moon and the Earth, 1893 (oil on burlap) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 114.3A--62.6 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Reo tahiti: Hina Tefatou; In Polynesian mythology)

Background imagePrimitivism Collection: Myself: Portrait-Landscape, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Myself: Portrait-Landscape, 1890 (oil on canvas)
5614491 Myself: Portrait-Landscape, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 146x113 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.