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Henri Rousseau The Dreamer Print
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The Naïve Visionary: Henri Rousseau's Untamed Imagination 🎨
Despite his lack of formal training, Henri Rousseau's work was admired by avant-garde artists like Pablo Picasso, who saw in his art a new simplicity and sincerity. The Dream is one of his most famous paintings and his largest jungle scene. It was painted in 1910, the year he died. The painting depicts a surreal scene of a nude woman reclining on a sofa in the middle of a lush, moonlit jungle.This bizarre juxtaposition of a domestic item in a wild, untamed environment is a hallmark of Rousseau's unique style and helps create the dreamlike mood of the painting.
Rousseau often used flattened planes and layered colours to create a sense of depth while maintaining a stylised, otherworldly quality. He reportedly used over twenty-two shades of green in his work to capture the dense foliage.
Did you know that despite painting over twenty five jungle scenes, Rousseau never actually left France? He was a self taught artist who instead found his inspiration in the city's natural history museum and the Jardin des plantes, a zoo and botanical garden. He famously said, "When I am in these hothouses and see the strange plants from exotic lands, it seems to me that I am entering a dream." This personal connection to the exotic is beautifully captured in “The Dream.” The painting features a nude woman reclining on a plush sofa, a striking juxtaposition of the domestic and the wild, the real and the imagined.
🎨 Why Choose This Art Print?
This isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use cutting-edge giclée fine art 12-colour printing technology to ensure every subtle hue is faithfully rendered. The smooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper keeps your art print glare-free and eco-friendly, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image at over 350 dpi, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.
A Print Worthy of the Masterpiece 🎨
🌈 Ultra-vivid 12-colour giclée printing for brilliant, true-to-life colours
📜 Matte finish ensures a sophisticated, glare-free display
🖼️ Printed on thick, durable 200 gsm FSC-certified paper — eco-friendly and built to last
📏 Available in multiple sizes including 8x10, 12x16, and 16x20 inches to fit any space
🌿 Made with sustainable materials for environmentally conscious style