Outgoing
Henri Rousseau, l’ambition de la peinture 1
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Henri Rousseau, l’ambition de la peinture

June 12 at 9am

Faubourg Saint-Germain

Step into the dreamlike jungles of Henri Rousseau, the self-taught genius who painted impossible worlds with absolute conviction. This landmark retrospective brings together fifty works from the Barnes Foundation and global lenders, including MoMA's "The Sleeping Gypsy," while scientific analysis reveals the secrets of his singular technique.

Self-taught artist
Major international loans
Scientific analysis
Post-Impressionist

Tips

🎨book tickets well in advance — mandatory reservation
🌿pair with a stroll through the adjacent Tuileries Garden
🔬digital displays reveal his painting techniques layer by layer

Friday, June 12, 9:00 AM

Musée de l'Orangerie

Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France

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