Marshal des Logis Frumence Biche of the 35th Artillery 1893

Henri Rousseau's "Marshal des Logis Frumence Biche of the 35th Artillery" is a striking portrait painted in 1893. Rousseau, a self-taught artist, captures the subject with a simplified, almost childlike style. The portrait features a full-length depiction of the Marshal, his uniform detailed with meticulous precision. The muted palette and flat, two-dimensional rendering contribute to the painting's distinctive naive aesthetic. This work reflects Rousseau's fascination with military subjects, a theme he frequently explored in his art.