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Faubourg Saint-Germain
Step into the surreal, lush worlds of Henri Rousseau, the self-taught tax collector who became one of modern art's most original voices. This landmark exhibition at the Musée de l'Orangerie brings together two powerhouse collections—Paul Guillaume's and Albert Barnes's—for the first time ever, showcasing around fifty works that trace Rousseau's entire career. From his famous jungle scenes to lesser-known portraits and allegorical paintings, discover how this late-blooming artist (he started painting full-time at 49) developed his unmistakable naive style that captivated Picasso and the Paris avant-garde.
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Henri Rousseau : L'ambition de la peinture (Musée de l'Orangerie, 2026)
Faubourg Saint-Germain










Step into the surreal, lush worlds of Henri Rousseau, the self-taught tax collector who became one of modern art's most original voices. This landmark exhibition at the Musée de l'Orangerie brings together two powerhouse collections—Paul Guillaume's and Albert Barnes's—for the first time ever, showcasing around fifty works that trace Rousseau's entire career. From his famous jungle scenes to lesser-known portraits and allegorical paintings, discover how this late-blooming artist (he started painting full-time at 49) developed his unmistakable naive style that captivated Picasso and the Paris avant-garde.
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