What makes Henri Rousseau’s paintings so unforgettable? In "In Focus: Henri Rousseau", our newest on-demand course, you’ll dive deep into the life and work of the self-taught painter whose vivid jungles and dreamlike scenes captivated generations—from Picasso to today’s artists. Through close study of Rousseau’s works in the Barnes collection and masterpieces from museums around the world, you’ll uncover how he turned the everyday into the extraordinary. Led by Barnes educators, this flexible on

Now on view at the Barnes—“Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets.” Henri Rousseau (1844–1910) painted jungles he never saw, dreamed worlds that defied convention, and inspired generations of artists—from Picasso and Kahlo to Kandinsky. A toll collector turned visionary, Rousseau changed the course of modern art. This landmark exhibition brings together nearly 60 extraordinary works from the Barnes collection and museums around the world—the largest U.S. presentation of Rousseau’s art in nearly 20

Henri Rousseau's 'Surprised!' was the first of around 20 ‘jungle’ paintings that Rousseau produced, which are among his most popular works. These jungles are entirely imaginary: Rousseau never left France. Let's delve a little deeper: https://bit.ly/2zBccPq You can also take a look at our deck chair that has a detail of his ‘Surprised!’ painting. This outdoor furniture is like no other! Shop here: https://bit.ly/2Qv4ymf | National Gallery