Rousseau, Henri Timeline: Art of the Fantastic Rousseau, Henri, known as Le Douanier Rousseau (1844-1910). French painter, the most celebrated of na ve artists. His nickname refers to the job he held with the Paris Customs Office (1871-93), although he never actually rose to the rank of `Douanier' (Customs Officer). Before this he had served in the army, and he later claimed to have seen service ...

National Gallery of Art Teaching guide for the art of Henri Rousseau ...