The famous Henri Rousseau was born in 1844 to a low-income family. Rousseau was painfully average in everything, barely demonstrating any particular talent or inclination. He liked painting yet he ...

A statue comes to life in a magical gallery and falls into the painting 'Surprised!' by Henri Rousseau. Inside the painting she explores Rousseau’s use of imagination in painting, the techniques ...

Suitable for: KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland or Second Level in Scotland. Henri Rousseau’s 'Surprised!' videoHenri Rousseau’s 'Surprised!' Presenter-led animated examination of ...

In this short film for primary schools artist Bob and Roberta Smith looks afresh at Henri Rousseau's Surprised! (also known as Tiger in a Tropical Storm). Created in partnership with Art UK ...