The Sleeping Gypsy - Henri Rousseau (1897)

The Artist  

Henri Rousseau, known as Le Douanier Rousseau, (1844-1910), French painter. After service in the army, he began working as a toll collector (not as a douanier, or customs officer, the epithet his friends later used) but found time to paint and draw. Completely self-taught, he exhibited some early paintings, including Carnival Evening, at the Salon des Indépendants in 1886. Like his later works, it is typical of naive art: everything is drawn literally, the clouds look solid, and the costumes receive more attention than the figures themselves. It nonetheless achieves a striking mood and mystery. In 1893 he retired to devote himself to painting, and in 1894 his War won him his first recognition by the avant-garde. His best-known works are richly coloured images of lush jungles, wild beasts, and exotic figures. He exhibited The Hungry Lion with the Fauves in 1905. He died a pauper; only after his death was his greatness recognized. 

The Poster  

Our art posters are crafted on thick, premium quality matte paper. The thick paper gives the poster a luxurious feel, while the matte finish minimizes glare, allowing the artwork to shine.  

With their exquisite design and unparalleled quality, our posters are true works of art. It's the ideal option for decorating your home or office. Not only do we ensure quality, but our art prints are also affordable too. Allowing you to bring stunning works of art into your home, without breaking the bank.  

The high-quality printing process ensures that the colours and details of the artwork are faithfully reproduced, giving you a stunning and accurate representation of the original piece. Each poster is inspected by our team to ensure that it meets our strict standards of quality and excellence.  

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil 
• Paper weight: 189 g/m² 
• Opacity: 94% 
• ISO brightness: 104% 
• Paper is sourced from Japan 

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