Landscape with Cow 1886

Henri Rousseau's "Landscape with Cow" (1886) is a striking example of the artist's signature style, known as "naive art" or "primitive art." The painting depicts a rural scene with a prominent cow in the foreground, set against a backdrop of a stylized, almost flat landscape with a village and rolling hills. Rousseau's use of bold colors and simple forms creates a sense of wonder and childlike innocence, characteristic of his work. This painting, along with others by Rousseau, captivated the avant-garde artists of his time, including Pablo Picasso, who recognized the unique beauty and power of his art.