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What was Henri Rousseau famous for?
Henri Rousseau was famous for his jungle-set fantasy paintings in what’s known as the Naïve manner. These works drew inspiration from the paintings of Paul Gaugin and depict lush, colorful scenes that are home to fantastic beasts and bold figures. Examples include The Snake Charmer, The Dream, The Equatorial Jungle, Tiger in a Tropical Storm, Surprised! and The Repast of the Lion. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of fine art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.
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Femme et jeune fille - Post Impressionist Figurative Oil by Henri Lebasque
By Henri Lebasque
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated figurative oil on panel circa 1920 by French post impressionist painter Henri Lebasque. The piece depicts a woman in a red dress sewing while a young girl in a pink ...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Deux filletes - Post Impressionist Figures in Landscape Oil by Henri Lebasque
By Henri Lebasque
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas figures in landscape by French post impressionist painter Henri Lebasque. The work depicts two small girls seated on a white picnic blanket under a tree at the w...
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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

La Lecture
By Henri Lebasque
Located in London, GB
Henri Lebasque French 1865 - 1937 La Lecture Oil on canvas, signed lower right Image size: 20 3/4 x 25 inches (52.7 x 63.5 cm) Original style frame Provenance: M.F. Manaut Vente Lou...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

La Lecture
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Petite fille - Post Impressionist Figurative Oil by Henri Lebasque
By Henri Lebasque
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated divisionist oil on canvas figure in landscape by French post impressionist painter Henri Lebasque. This stunning piece depicts a young girl in a white dress wearing ...
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1890s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Seated Nude" Henri Lebasque, Post-Impressionist, French, Female Body
By Henri Lebasque
Located in New York, NY
Henri Lebasque Seated Nude Signed lower right Charcoal on paper 21 x 16 3/4 inches Provenance Mme. Lebasque-Raymond Montgomery Gallery, San Francisco Henri Lebasque was born on Se...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Le Jardin de Lagny - Garden with young girl Post-impressionist
By Henri Lebasque
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jardin de Lagny Provenance: Arthur Tooth, London Radon Gallery, NY This beautiful evocation of a lyrical French landscape is a fine example of of Po...
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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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