Early derisive reactions from art critics and
established painters did not discourage the
Primitivist painter Henri Rousseau to exhibit
repeatedly, despite him completely lacking
formal training and starting late as a
professional artist.

(A) did not discourage the Primitivist painter
Henri Rousseau to exhibit repeatedly,
despite him completely lacking formal
training and starting late

(B) did not discourage the Primitivist painter
Henri Rousseau exhibiting repeatedly,
completely lacking formal training though
he was, and starting late

(C) did not discourage the Primitivist painter
Henri Rousseau to exhibit repeatedly,
despite their complete lack of formal
training and late start

(D) did not discourage the Primitivist painter
Henri Rousseau in exhibiting repeatedly,
despite his complete lack of formal
training and late start

(E) did not discourage the Primitivist painter
Henri Rousseau from exhibiting repeatedly,
despite his complete lack of formal
training and late start.

OA after some discussions.

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