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ART: Henri Rousseau

Henri Rousseau: Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!) (1891) The National Gallery, London 2009

Fondation Beyeler, Basel, on now till May 9, 2010

A special exhibition pays tribute to French artist Henri Rousseau (1844 -1910). The 40 major art works on view include portraits, allegories and landscapes. Rousseau was a pioneer of modern art.

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