Psychoanalysis.  2021 Apr;32(2):52-63. 10.18529/psychoanal.2021.32.2.52.

Study for Artist Henri Rousseau in the Perspective of the Unconscious: Centering on His Landscapes, Figures, Still-Life Paintings

• Lee HK
• Yoon HR

• KMID: 2515196
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18529/psychoanal.2021.32.2.52

Abstract

In first paper, the author explained that Rousseau’s series of jungles was a process which created an unconscious fantasy towards the mother Object. Based on this content, this paper analyzes various landscapes, figures, and still life paintings. Rousseau’s un-conscious was expressed in response to these three genres of reality conditions, resulting in the creation of his own individual space and style on the canvas. ‘Naïve’ and ‘primitive,’ which are art history experts’ evaluations of him, label Rousseau’s unique ability to interact with and express the unconscious like a child. Through the results of this analysis, the author argues that Rous-seau’s position in modern painting is important and was pivotal for the course of art history, and that the unconscious perspective provides the context for his artistic style.

Keyword

Henri rousseau; Landscape painting; Portrait; Still-life; Unconscious perspective