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Rousseau (THEODORE a French painter born)

THEODORE, a French painter, born in Paris in 1812. His talent was well developed before he was 14 years of age. He identified himself ROVNO with a school of painting opposed to the prevailing classicism, and for a time met with bitter hostility from the officials of the French Academy. This continued until 1848, when by his pre-eminent skill as an artist he compelled recognition. From 1833 he spent his life chiefly at Barbizon, although he visited other parts of Europe. He was chiefly notable as a painter of landscapes, in which he excelled. His works are represented in most of the leading galleries, including the Metropolitan Museum, which has 13 examples. Rousseau died on Dec. 20, 1867.