{"product_id":"carnival-evening-1886-by-henri-rousseau-framed-canvas-print-in-a-natural-wood-floater-frame-ready-to-hang-original-aspect-ratio","title":"Carnival Evening (1886)  by Henri Rousseau. Framed Canvas Print in a Natural Wood Floater Frame. Ready to Hang. Original Aspect Ratio","description":"\u003cp\u003eHenri Rousseau's \"Carnival Evening\" (1886) stands as a testament to the enigmatic allure of the self-taught artist's unique vision. This painting, a quintessential example of Rousseau's style, captures the viewer's imagination with its dreamlike quality and meticulous attention to detail. Born in 1844 in Laval, France, Rousseau lived a humble life as a toll collector before pursuing art full-time. Often labeled a \"naïve\" or \"primitive\" artist due to his lack of formal training, Rousseau nonetheless carved a niche for himself in the avant-garde circles of Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Carnival Evening\" exemplifies Rousseau's signature blend of fantasy and reality, a hallmark of his work. The painting depicts a mysterious scene set in a moonlit forest, where two masked figures, possibly harlequins, stand amidst bare trees. This juxtaposition of the whimsical and the eerie reflects Rousseau's philosophical approach, where the boundaries between the real and the imaginary blur, inviting viewers to explore their subconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRousseau's technique involved precise, flat brushstrokes and a vivid color palette, creating a sense of depth and texture that belies its apparent simplicity. The painting's genre, often considered Symbolist, invites interpretation and introspection. Currently housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, \"Carnival Evening\" remains a significant piece, illustrating Rousseau's enduring influence on modern art and his ability to evoke wonder through his unique artistic lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted to order on canvas and set in a natural wood floater frame. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"epicArtLovers.com","offers":[{"title":"600 x 800 mm, natural wood frame","offer_id":53504844792075,"sku":"2426ba01-43e4-40f1-8f5f-3c06d4d27aa4","price":189.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/5963\/5979\/files\/I-canvas-front_8e2e8fa2-e821-444f-bb2d-f1698d4eac9d.jpg?v=1793754433","url":"https:\/\/epicartlovers.com\/it\/products\/carnival-evening-1886-by-henri-rousseau-framed-canvas-print-in-a-natural-wood-floater-frame-ready-to-hang-original-aspect-ratio","provider":"epicArtLovers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}