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Which nonpainting arts did Henri Rousseau attempt in addition to painting?
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Henri Rousseau
Myself: Portrait-Landscape, oil on canvas by Henri Rousseau, 1890; in the National Gallery, Prague. 146 × 113 cm.
In addition to his painting, Henri Rousseau attempted to express himself through other artistic mediums, specifically theatre and music.
He wrote theatrical works, including a vaudeville play titled A Visit to the Exposition of 1889, though he was unsuccessful in having it produced. Furthermore, he made attempts to compose music. Despite these efforts, his primary artistic gift remained painting.1