Henri Rousseau, French Painter(1844-1910)

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Detail from a self-portrait

Just the Facts:

• Name: Henri Rousseau
• Birth: May 21, 1844, Laval, France
• Death: September 2, 1910, Paris, France
• Language: French
• Who he was: French Post-Impressionist painter, especially known for primitive-looking jungley works

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