Henri Rousseau. Monkeys and Parrot in the Virgin Forest (detail), c. 1905–6. The Barnes Foundation, BF397. Public Domain.
Weekdays: $39; Weekends: $49; members free
About the Tour
Each month, Spotlight Tours focus on a different artist or theme, allowing for a deeper dive into specific areas of the collection.
Henri Rousseau became a full-time artist at the age of 49, after retiring from his post at the Paris customs office—a job that prompted his famous nickname, Le Douanier (“the toll collector”). The self-taught Rousseau is known for his sumptuously colored compositions of exotic creatures in luscious settings. Whether portraits or landscapes, his paintings are filled with detailed plant life worked with painstaking precision. His fabulous foliage was sometimes inspired by visits to botanical gardens, but often the flowers and plants are pure invention.
Includes access to the collection and Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations (opening March 9) before and after the tour.
Henri Rousseau. Monkeys and Parrot in the Virgin Forest, c. 1905–6. The Barnes Foundation, BF397. Public Domain.
Go Further
Highlights Tour
This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.
Private Collection Tour
Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes. This tour is a private one-hour experience for you and up to seven guests.
Private Collection Tour: Favorite Artists
Choose your favorite artists in the collection for a private one-hour experience for up to eight guests.