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The Sleeping Gypsy by Henri Julien Félix Rousseau, 1897

The Sleeping Gypsy

Henri Julien Félix Rousseau

Often known as "Le Douanier," was a self-taught French Post-Impressionist painter renowned for his vivid, dreamlike jungle scenes. His naive or primitive style, marked by bold colors and flat, detailed compositions, greatly influenced modern art.

Henri Julien Félix Rousseau created The Sleeping Gypsy in 1897. It is now part of the collection at Museum of Modern Art, New York in United States.

Year
1897
Style
Post-Impressionism
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
129.5x200.7cm

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