The Snake Charmer (La charmeuse de serpents)

1907 · oil · Henri Rousseau
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The Snake Charmer (La charmeuse de serpents) by Henri Rousseau, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Light Walnut, bedroom
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Light Walnut · Bedroom
The Snake Charmer (La charmeuse de serpents) by Henri Rousseau, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Light Walnut, living
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Light Walnut · Living room
The Snake Charmer (La charmeuse de serpents) by Henri Rousseau, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Light Walnut, hotel guest room
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Light Walnut · Hotel guest room
The Snake Charmer (La charmeuse de serpents)

Story

A dark human shape stands near a river's edge, piping on a flute while a snake uncoils nearby. Dense tropical foliage fills the scene under a pale moon, and a pink bird perches among the leaves. The piece is an oil painting completed in 1907 by Henri Rousseau (1844–1910), a French artist associated with naïve art and primitivism.

Where it works

Suited to dens, in a horizontal format.

CreatorHenri Rousseau
Year1907
Mediumoil
Original dimensions63 × 74.5 in.
SKUorsa0043_frgc_1620
Archive IDrs:100:39148