Learning on ScreenSurprised!: The Paintings of Henri Rousseau
- Synopsis
- Looks at the life and work of French artist Henri Rousseau, chronicling his evolution from a Paris customs bureau official to a leader of the avant-garde. Rousseau persisted in his work, which includes such paintings as ‘Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!)' in the face of criticism by both critics and the publkic. Eventually, artists including Picasso and the Surrealists hearsled his talents.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.
- Year of production
- 1993
- Availability
- Sale; 1999 sale £10.00 (inclusive)
- Subjects
- Art
- Keywords
- paintings - French; Rousseau, Henri (1844-1910)
Credits
- Producer
- Carol McFadyen; Jacquie Footer; Joan Lane; Karl McClumpha; Marcus Latham
- Writer
- John Leighton
- Cast
Malcolm Wroe
Production Company
- Name
London
Distributor
- Name
National Gallery Publications Ltd
- online@nationalgallery.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.nationalgallery.co.uk/products/art_books/art_dvd_cd External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7747 2870
- Address
- St Vincent House
30 Orange Street
WC2H 7HH
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