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

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

Eye of the Tiger 🐯 Henri Rousseau was born #OnThisDay in 1844. His painting 'Surprised!' is among his most popular works. The jungle featured here is entirely imaginary, inspired by foliage found at Botanical Gardens in Paris. #ArtHistory #Tiger #NationalGallery | National Gallery