The War (1894-1895)

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Henri Rousseau's 1894-1895 artwork, titled "The War," is a compelling and haunting visualization of the devastations wrought by conflict. This evocative painting captures a dramatic and chaotic scene dominated by a central figure—a wild, angelic creature astride a charging horse. Above the tumult, this figure waves a weapon, seemingly orchestrating the chaos below.Below the horse, the ground is littered with the fallen bodies of soldiers, their forms entangled in a mass of limbs and weapons, highlighting the brutality and senseless loss of life associated with war. The stark, sketch-like lines and the monochromatic hue enhance the grim mood of the scene, suggesting the bleakness and despair of war-ravaged landscapes.In this powerful piece, Rousseau communicates a clear anti-war message, using visual intensity to evoke an emotional response from the viewer. The artwork serves as a somber reminder of the tragic consequences of conflict, urging us to reflect on the toll of war and the value of peace.

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Despite never attending a formal art school, Henri Rousseau (1844–1910) is wildly recognized as a self-taught genius, who left a lasting legacy to the avant-garde movement. Rousseau practiced painting and drawing by copying artworks in the art museums of Paris in his spare time. Since he never studied anatomy and perspective at an art school, he developed a unique artistic style known as 'Naive' or 'Primitive'. His paintings are often depicted in a childish or dreamlike manner with their vivid colors, ambiguous spaces, and non-realistic scale. Most of his signature paintings portray wild animals or human figures in the jungle. His artwork was not accepted by the conservative critics so he became a member of the Parisian artistic and literary avant-garde movement where his works extensively influenced several generations of avant-garde artists and surrealists.