Was Rousseau a professional artist?
Ah, that is a common misunderstanding. I was a customs inspector, a 'douanier,' by profession. I painted in my spare time, driven by a deep passion for art. While some may have viewed my work as amateurish, I poured my heart and soul into it. I believed in the power of my own vision and dedicated myself to developing my unique style, regardless of conventional artistic circles.
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