As per our current Database, Henri Rousseau has been died on Sep 2, 1910 (age 66).
When Henri Rousseau die, Henri Rousseau was 66 years old.
| Popular As | Henri Rousseau |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Age | 66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | May 21, 1844 (Laval, France) |
| Birthday | May 21 |
| Town/City | Laval, France |
| Nationality | France |
Henri Rousseau’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Henri Rousseau was born in the Year of the Dragon. A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.
Post-Impressionist Painter known for his lush, exotic jungle scenes. Known for his embrace of the Naïve or Primitive styles. His final painting was "The Dream" from 1910.
He worked as a Lawyer before devoting himself to his artistic career. He was also a toll collector. He would not be recognized as a self-taught innovator until late in life.
His painting, "The Hungry Lion Throws Itself on the Antelope," inspired artists such as Henri Matisse.
He married Clemence Boitard; together, they had six children. After his first wife's death, he married Josephine Noury.
He was referenced in Joni Mitchell's song, "The Jungle Line," from her album, "The Hissing of Summer Lawns," released in 1975.
