Le Douanier Rousseau Collection

The Tropics, 1910. Artist: Henri Rousseau
The Tropics, 1910

Flamingos, 1910 (oil on canvas)
8679508 Flamingos, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 113.8 x 162 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Henri J.F)

French painter Henri Rousseau said Douanier Rousseau (1844-1910) here at home c; 1890
1751236 French painter Henri Rousseau said Douanier Rousseau (1844-1910) here at home c; 1890; Photo: Tallandier.

Oak Branch, 1907/08. Creator: Henri Rousseau
Oak Branch, 1907/08

Hikers climbing up to a Mountain Chalet, c. 1888. Creator: Henri Rousseau
Hikers climbing up to a Mountain Chalet, c. 1888

War, 1894. Creator: Henri Rousseau
War, 1894

Portrait of Henri Rousseau (1844-1910), 1900s. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Henri Rousseau (1844-1910), 1900s. Private Collection

Battle of Champigny - Episode from the War of 1870, c1882. Creator: Henri Rousseau
Battle of Champigny - Episode from the War of 1870, c1882

The Quarry, 1923. Artist: Henri Rousseau
The Quarry, 1923. From Modern French Painters, by Jan Gordon. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London, 1923]

Banks of the Oise, 1905. Artist: Henri Rousseau
Banks of the Oise, 1905. Painting held at The Smith College Museum of Art, Massachusetts. From Die Meister Des XX. Jahrhunderts II. [Verlag E. A. Seemann, Leipzig, 1935]

Self Portrait, from l'ile Saint Louis, 1890 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4657324 Self Portrait, from l'ile Saint Louis, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 146 x 113 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

The snake charmer, 1907 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4655200 The snake charmer, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 169x189 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: The snake charmer)

Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas)
7262806 Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 38x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The outskirts of Paris, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
7262766 The outskirts of Paris, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 33x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Henri Rousseau (1844-1910))

The Seine at Suresnes, c. 1911 (oil on canvas)
7262761 The Seine at Suresnes, c.1911 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 46.1x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Henri Rousseau (1844-1910))

A Rainy morning (oil on canvas)
7262772 A Rainy morning (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Henri Rousseau (1844-1910))

The Avenue in the Park at Saint Cloud, c. 1908 (oil on canvas)
7262771 The Avenue in the Park at Saint Cloud, c.1908 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); Stadelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt-am-Main

Meadowland (The Pasture), 1910 (oil on canvas)
7262764 Meadowland (The Pasture), 1910 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 55.3x46 cm; Collection of Ishibashi, Tokyo, Japan; (add.info.: by Henri Rousseau (1844-1910))

Sawmill, Outskirts of Paris, c. 1893 / 95. Creator: Henri Rousseau
Sawmill, Outskirts of Paris, c. 1893/95

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

The Banks of the Bievre near Bicetre, ca. 1908-09. Creator: Henri Rousseau
The Banks of the Bievre near Bicetre, ca. 1908-09

Henri Rousseau, French Post-Impressionist painter, 1902. Rousseau (1844-1910) was known as Le Douanier (the Customs Officer) after his place of work

Mi kmaq woman, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, 19th century. Artist: Henri Rousseau
Mi kmaq woman, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, 19th century

View of Vanves, 1909. Artist: Henri Rousseau
View of Vanves, 1909. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

View of the Montsouris Park, 1910. Artist: Henri Rousseau
View of the Montsouris Park, 1910. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Luxembourg Gardens, Monument to Chopin, 1909. Artist: Henri Rousseau
The Luxembourg Gardens, Monument to Chopin, 1909. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Poet and his Muse. Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire and Marie Laurencin, 1909. Artist: Henri Rousseau
The Poet and his Muse. Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire and Marie Laurencin, 1909. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

View of the Sevres Bridge and the Hills of Clamart, Saint-Cloud and Bellevue, 1908. Artist: Henri Rousseau
View of the Sevres Bridge and the Hills of Clamart, Saint-Cloud and Bellevue, 1908. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

In a tropical Forest. Struggle between Tiger and Bull, 1908-1909. Artist: Henri Rousseau
In a tropical Forest. Struggle between Tiger and Bull, 1908-1909. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

View of the Fortifications to the left of the Gate of Vanves, 1909. Artist: Henri Rousseau
View of the Fortifications to the left of the Gate of Vanves, 1909. Found in the collection of the Hermitage, St Petersburg, Russia

Self Portrait, from L Ile Saint-Louis, 1890. Artist: Henri Rousseau
Self Portrait, from L Ile Saint-Louis, 1890

Tropical Forest: Battling Tiger and Buffalo, 1908. Artist: Henri Rousseau
Tropical Forest: Battling Tiger and Buffalo, 1908. From the collection of the Hermitage, St Petersburg, Russia

The Repast of the Lion, c1907. Artist: Henri Rousseau
The Repast of the Lion, c1907. Rousseau based the exotic vegetation of his many jungle pictures on studies that he made in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris

War, or the Ride of Discord, 1894. Artist: Henri Rousseau
War, or the Ride of Discord, 1894. From the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

The Snake Charmer, 1907. Artist: Henri Rousseau
The Snake Charmer, 1907. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

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"Le Douanier Rousseau: Exploring the Enchanting World of Henri Rousseau" Step into the lush and vibrant world of Henri Rousseau, a visionary artist who captured the essence of exotic landscapes and surreal scenes. Born in 1844, this self-taught painter defied convention with his unique style, earning him the nickname "Le Douanier Rousseau. " Let's embark on a journey through some of his most captivating works. Transport yourself to "The Tropics" (1910), where Rousseau's brushstrokes bring to life an enchanting jungle filled with mysterious creatures and towering palm trees. In "The Quarry" (1923), he portrays a rugged landscape with bold colors that evoke both serenity and intrigue. As we wander along the banks of the Oise in "Banks of the Oise" (1905), we witness nature's tranquility reflected in every stroke. Meanwhile, in his early years, Rousseau immortalized himself on canvas through a mesmerizing self-portrait from l'ile Saint Louis (1890). One cannot forget his masterpiece, "The Snake Charmer" (1907). With its hypnotic composition and vivid hues, it transports us to distant lands where magic intertwines with reality. Similarly captivating is "War or The Ride of Discord" (1894) at Musee d'Orsay—a monumental painting depicting chaos amidst conflict. Rousseau's talent extended beyond tropical paradises; he also captured pastoral beauty in works like "Pastoral Landscape with Stream, Fisherman and Strollers" (c. 1875-80). His love for Paris shines through pieces such as "The Outskirts of Paris" (c. 1910) and "The Seine at Suresnes" (c. 1911), showcasing familiar scenes transformed by his imaginative touch. Intriguing narratives unfold within paintings like "Beauty and the Beast" (c.