Henri Rousseau

Jungle wall art by Henri Rousseau - art prints for art and plant lovers

Although Henri Rousseau's paintings are over a century old, their timeless style blends seamlessly with contemporary interior design and continues to captivate people worldwide. This is due not only to his unique technique but also to the jungle theme that runs like a thread through many of his works. The urban jungle look remains incredibly popular, and we'll show you how to stylishly complement this style with a Dekoora poster or canvas print of Henri Rousseau's work.

An extra dose of appreciation for his wall art comes from taking a closer look at Henri Rousseau's life story. Are you in?

From customs officer to great artist: The biography of Henri Rousseau

Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was a French painter best known for his naive art. This art movement, also known as Primitivism, is characterized by simple, childlike depictions. It often features artists without formal artistic training, but the style has its own unique charm – what do you think?

The same was true for Henri Rousseau: he initially worked in a field unrelated to art as a customs officer before dedicating himself to painting at the age of 40. You can find information about his early career in his work.The customs stationRecorded. And although he began his artistic career as a self-taught artist, he succeeded in gaining worldwide recognition for his art. Henri Rousseau is considered an important pioneer of Surrealism, as his works also attracted the attention of other artists such as Pablo Picasso and André Derain.

Stylistically, his works could stand on their own, but Henri Rousseau's paintings are also frequently associated with Post-Impressionism. This is due to his generation and milieu, as he lived at the same time as the Post-Impressionists.Paul GauguinandVincent van Goghhe worked and nature was an important inspiration for paintings in this era.

Wall paintings by Henri Rousseau for an urban jungle feeling at home

Like all of Henri Rousseau's works, his jungle paintings are characterized by a unique combination of simple yet detailed drawings and imaginative scenes: tropical landscapes meet exotic animals, surrounded by an almost mystical atmosphere. It is no wonder that they are considered one of the most important works of art in Europe.The dreamamong his most famous works.

Rousseau likely drew his inspiration from visits to various gardens, such as the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, as well as from illustrations in books and magazines, since he himself never traveled to tropical countries. That's why you'll also find Rousseau-inspired wall art inspired by park landscapes in our shop, such as this one.Museum poster Jardin du Luxembourg, which we can imagine looking very nice in a kitchen, living room or garden shed?

But back to the jungle pictures: Rousseau himself emphasized that many of his jungle works originated from dreams or his imagination, and we are happy to show you how you can use his most popular masterpieces in your home to create a very special atmosphere.

With colorful art prints of Rousseau's paintings such asTiger and Buffalo,Exotic landscapeorMonkeys in the jungleIt also brings a touch of vibrancy to the room - so if your living room could use a splash of color and you love the urban jungle look, the art of Henri Rousseau is the way to go!

Use his wall art as a simple complement—or even a low-maintenance alternative—to a room with lots of plants, and combine it, for example, with natural materials and boho furniture for a harmonious room concept. Rousseau's works can be used in various rooms: In living rooms and offices, they can be inspiring, while in bedrooms they contribute to a dreamy and calming atmosphere.

Posters and canvas prints of Henri Rousseau at Dekoora

At Dekoora you'll find images by Henri Rousseau in numerous variations, as you can clearly see from the tiger example in the jungle: Discover the motif inLandscape format, in thePortrait formator in a decorative wayImage setand choose your favorite material for each wall art piece, from fine art poster paper,textile canvasor onecanvason wooden frames.

Their different sizes make them perfect for any home, and we print all images individually and on demand for you - without long storage times for a fresh, high-quality color result!

Are you a fan of the urban jungle style and think your home could use more botanical wall art? Complete the look and find what you're looking for in our category.Jungle & Palm Treesmore inspiring motifs.