Post-Impressionism
The Muse Inspiring the Poet
by Henri Rousseau, 1909
The Muse Inspiring the Poet (1909) is a double portrait painting by Henri Rousseau, one of the masters of Post-Impressionism. The original hangs in the Kunstmuseum Basel.
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- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Henri Rousseau
- Year
- 1909
- Movement
- Post-Impressionism
- Original
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Muse Inspiring the Poet by Henri Rousseau (1909) depicts Marie Laurencin, Guillaume Apollinaire. The original hangs in the Kunstmuseum Basel.
Your ArtLogia The Muse Inspiring the Poet is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Post-Impressionism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Self-taught 'naïve' painter of dreamlike jungles, tigers and moonlit deserts, admired by Picasso and the Surrealists.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Henri Rousseau (1844–1910)
Self-taught 'naïve' painter of dreamlike jungles, tigers and moonlit deserts, admired by Picasso and the Surrealists.
More by Henri RousseauQuestions
Is this The Muse Inspiring the Poet reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Muse Inspiring the Poet is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Muse Inspiring the Poet?
The original by Henri Rousseau (1909) is in the Kunstmuseum Basel. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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