“Nature was my only teacher.” Henri Rousseau “Nature was my only teacher.”
-Lived in France (1844-1910) -Born in a small town, family had little money and even lost their house at one point!
-No money for art school – joined the army for 4 years -No formal training, but believed in himself -Lived simply, just enough money to live and paint -Painted friends and landscapes
What do you think Rousseau loved to paint?
The Sleeping Gypsy
How did he know what a jungle looked like?
What is in front? What is in back? How do you know?