Portrait of Pierre Loti (1905-06) by Henri Rousseau

Portrait of Pierre Loti - Henri Rousseau - c.1891

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Pierre Loti
ArtistHenri Rousseau
Datec.1891
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions52 x 62 cm
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)
Current LocationKunsthaus Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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About Portrait of Pierre Loti

The piece of art to be discussed is called ‘Portrait Of Pierre Loti’, a painting created in 1891 by the famous Henri Rousseau. This artwork can be found at the Kunsthaus Zürich in Switzerland and is Public Domain. It captures an image of a man with a black moustache wearing a red hat with a cat sitting next to him. The deep colors creating the busy background gives life to the portrait, making it stand out.

This painting is typical of Rousseau’s works, which often feature elements derived from real life while others are derived from his imagination. He was famously known for not using preliminary sketches and worked from memory, which made his work unique and recognizable. Each of his works carries its own story and characters, inviting viewers to step into fantastic scenes such as this one.

For anyone interested in art history and looking for another great creation by Henri Rousseau, we recommend ‘Portrait Of A Woman’, painted c. 1895-97. This beautiful portrait portrays a woman standing confidently on the edge of a cliff overlooking the seaside below her, conveying beauty and mystery with tremendous technique that would leave art aficionados impressed.

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