Family Fishing 1895

"Family Fishing" (1895) by Henri Rousseau depicts a serene landscape with a family fishing by a pond. The artist’s use of vibrant colors and a flat, simplified style are hallmarks of his naive, or primitive, style. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and buildings, with the sky filled with fluffy clouds, lending the artwork a sense of tranquility. Although Rousseau was a self-taught artist, his work was celebrated by the avant-garde and has since become iconic.