Henri Rousseau was a French Post-Impressionist painter. Many observers commented that he painted like a child; but the work shows erudition with his scrupulous technique. His best known paintings depict jungle scenes despite the fact that he never left France or saw a jungle. His inspiration came from illustrated books and the botanical gardens in Paris. Along with his exotic scenes there was a concurrent output of smaller topographical images of the city and its suburbs. He claimed to have invented a new genre of portrait landscape; which he achieved by starting a painting with a view such as a favorite part of the city; and then depicting a person in the foreground. Rousseaus flat; seemingly childish style was disparaged by many critics; people often were shocked by his work or mocked it.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book.By CustomerMy 93 year old mother grew up in Pittsburgh and experienced many of the references in the book. It brought back many memories for her!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great PicsBy Mercedes P. BrownFor anyone who grew up in Pittsburgh or have relatives and/or friends in Pittsburgh and you love history this is a great book. Not much verbiage but great photos that say a 1;000 words. Glad I found this on .0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love it!!By C. FontenotBeing a native of Pittsburgh; it was so beautiful to see the city during its glory days...especially Homewood! Loved it!
