Henri Rousseau’s Virgin Forest with Sunset (1910) poster
Henri Rousseau’s Virgin Forest with Sunset (1910) captures a lush, untouched jungle at dusk, where golden sunlight filters through dense, layered foliage. The scene blends tranquillity and mystery, with hidden wildlife and stylized plants creating a rich tapestry of colour and form.
As one of Rousseau’s final works, it reflects his unique imagination and symbolic approach to nature. Painted without ever seeing a real jungle, Virgin Forest with Sunset remains a captivating masterpiece of naïve art—evocative, bold, and timeless.
Henri Rousseau’s Virgin Forest with Sunset (1910) poster
Henri Rousseau’s Virgin Forest with Sunset (1910) captures a lush, untouched jungle at dusk, where golden sunlight filters through dense, layered foliage. The scene blends tranquillity and mystery, with hidden wildlife and stylized plants creating a rich tapestry of colour and form.
As one of Rousseau’s final works, it reflects his unique imagination and symbolic approach to nature. Painted without ever seeing a real jungle, Virgin Forest with Sunset remains a captivating masterpiece of naïve art—evocative, bold, and timeless.