Seine and Eiffel-tower in the sunset

The painting depicts the Seine River and the Eiffel Tower bathed in the hues of a Parisian sunset. The Eiffel Tower stands tall and majestic against the backdrop of the colorful sky, its intricate structure rendered with Rousseau's signature naïve style. Rousseau's use of bold, unblended colors and simplified forms creates a sense of childlike innocence and wonder. The painting exudes a sense of tranquility and harmony, capturing the beauty of the Parisian cityscape at dusk. It is currently in the collection of the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland.

Henri Rousseau (21 May 1844 – 2 September 1910), was a French Post-Impressionist painter, born in Laval, France who became famous for his vibrantly colored and imaginative jungle scenes, often populated with exotic animals. He was one of the first modern artists to paint in a primitivist style, and his works were highly influential on the development of Surrealism and other avant-garde movements. He worked as a customs officer in Paris for most of his life, and he began painting in his free time around the age of 40. He was self-taught and had no formal training in art.