View of the Palais du Metropolitan 1909

Henri Rousseau's "View of the Palais du Metropolitan" (1909) is a captivating depiction of a Parisian street scene. The painting captures the essence of the city with its characteristic buildings, lush greenery, and bustling street life. Rousseau's signature style, often characterized as naive or primitive, is evident in the simplified forms, flat planes of color, and lack of perspective. The composition evokes a sense of tranquility, with the focus on the distant Palais du Metropolitan, a majestic building with a towering dome, hinting at the grandeur of the city. The painting's gentle brushstrokes and earthy palette contribute to its overall charm and allure, revealing Rousseau's unique perspective on the urban landscape.