What makes Henri Rousseau’s paintings so unforgettable? In "In Focus: Henri Rousseau", our newest on-demand course, you’ll dive deep into the life and work of the self-taught painter whose vivid jungles and dreamlike scenes captivated generations—from Picasso to today’s artists. Through close study of Rousseau’s works in the Barnes collection and masterpieces from museums around the world, you’ll uncover how he turned the everyday into the extraordinary. Led by Barnes educators, this flexible on

8.7K views · 938 reactions | 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 | Facebook