Un Matin De Pluie (1896-97)

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Henri Rousseau's captivating painting, "Un Matin De Pluie" (A Rainy Morning), created between 1896 and 1897, stands as a testament to his exceptional talent in capturing the essence of nature through a unique and almost dream-like lens. The artwork illustrates a serene, yet somber, landscape scene enveloped in the gentle veil of rain.The painting's foreground is marked by a path that meanders through grassy mounds, leading the viewer's eye towards a rustic wooden structure—perhaps an old mill—partly obscured by lush green foliage. The mill and its adjacent broken fence blend harmoniously into the verdant surroundings, anchoring the composition.Prominent in the scene is a solitary figure, shielded by an umbrella, walking along the path. This character adds a human element to the landscape, suggesting themes of solitude and contemplation amidst nature's enveloping presence.The background reveals a dense array of trees in varying shades of deep green, creating a feeling of depth and seclusion. A single, slender tree on the right, with brighter green leaves, breaks the uniformity and adds a touch of vibrancy to the otherwise muted palette.Rousseau employs a distinctive technique to depict the rain, with diagonal strokes of gray overlaying the entire scene, conveying the relentless drizzle that merges sky and land into a cohesive, atmospheric whole."Un Matin De Pluie" is a masterpiece that not only showcases Henri Rousseau's iconic primitive style but also evokes the tranquil, albeit melancholic, harmony of a natural landscape under the gentle persistence of rainfall.

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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.