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Dream-like world of Henri Rousseau explored at the Orangerie

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Thanks to an unprecedented collaboration between the Musée d l'Orangerie in Paris and the Philadelphia-based Barnes Foundation, the life and times of Henri Rousseau are being explored in France. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of the painter, often described as naive.

Breakdown
  • The Orangerie in Paris opens an exhibition of 50 works by Henri Rousseau.
  • Eighteen paintings are on loan from the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. 6s
  • Rousseau was a self-taught artist, often called naïve by critics. 23s
  • The exhibition features famous works like 'The Hungry Lion' and 'The Sleeping Gypsy.' 1m 1s
  • The exhibition is open until July 20th at the Orangerie. 1m 40s
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