Rousseau Rainforest Art Ks2. He took seriously to painting after retirement and exhibited from 1886 at the salon des indépendants. #5 ‘the sleeping gypsy’ is one of rousseau’s most famous artworks.
From this his popular name 'le douanier' (the customs officer) is derived. See more ideas about rainforest, rainforest theme, art for kids. Henri’s superiors and fellow workers at paris octroi supported his artistic pursuits and in 1893, at the age of 49, rousseau was allowed to retire from his work and was able to dedicate himself to his art.
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Henri rousseau image facts about henri rousseau 7: Henri rousseau was a french artist born in 1844, died in 1910. He is also known as le douanier (the customs officer) after his place of employment. Here are some facts about henri rousseau, the french artist.