{"title":"Pauleus Vital (Haitian,1918-1984)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"358\"\u003ePauleus Vital was born in Jacmel, Haiti, in 1918 and died on June 18, 1984. Before becoming one of Haiti’s most celebrated painters, he worked as a skilled cabinetmaker and shipbuilder, experiences that contributed to the precision and structure seen in his artwork. Encouraged by his half-brother, the renowned painter Préfète Duffaut, Vital joined the Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince in 1958. He later returned to Jacmel, where he continued painting until his untimely death. Vital became internationally recognized for his imaginative and highly detailed compositions depicting Haitian life, architecture, ceremonies, and dreamlike landscapes. Working within the Jacmel tradition, his paintings combine narrative richness with decorative precision and vibrant color. His unique vision helped establish him as one of the leading figures of modern Haitian art. Today, Pauleus Vital’s paintings are highly sought after by collectors and are held in major museum collections, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Waterloo Museum of Art in Iowa, and the Ramapo College collection in New Jersey. Explore his available works below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pauleus-vital-village-scene-1972-original-haitian-oil-painting-24x30","title":"Pauleus Vital (Haitian, 1918-1984) 24\"x30\" Village Scene 1972 Oil on Board Vintage Painting #1MFN","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"488\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe late Haitian artist Pauleus Vital (1918-1984) signed and dated this original oil on masonite painting in the lower right corner in 1972. Executed in his distinctive Haitian Primitive style, the composition portrays a peaceful village at night, illuminated by moonlight and animated by the quiet rhythm of rural Haitian life. Rich in atmosphere and storytelling, the painting reflects Vital's ability to transform everyday scenes into timeless expressions of Haiti's cultural heritage. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePauleus Vital is recognized as one of Haiti's important self-taught painters, celebrated for his detailed landscapes, village scenes, and vibrant depictions of Haitian traditions. His works are represented in numerous private and public collections and remain highly sought after by collectors of Haitian and Caribbean art. This original painting retains the authentic character and patina expected of a work created more than five decades ago. It exhibits minor age-related wear and losses consistent with its age and history and is offered as is. The condition has been fully reflected in the asking price, and prospective buyers are encouraged to review all available images carefully. This artwork comes from the private collection of Myriam Nader, providing distinguished provenance within one of the leading families dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Haitian art. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery accompanies the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePauleus Vital, born in 1918 in Jacmel and deceased in 1984, was a skilled cabinetmaker and shipbuilder before he actively joined the Centre d'Art in Port-au-Prince in 1958, spurred by the encouragement of his half-brother, Prefete Duffaut. Afterward, he returned to Jacmel, where he passionately continued to paint until his untimely death on June 18, 1984. Today, he stands as one of Haiti's most renowned and influential painters. His artwork is prominently featured in the permanent collections of the Milwaukee Museum of Art, the Waterloo Museum of Art in Iowa, and Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey. (Biographical information is drawn from Danticat, Edwige, and Jonathan Demme. *Island on Fire*. New York: Kaliko Press, 1995; *Allegories of Haitian Life from the Collection of Jonathan Demme*, May 19 - July 23, 2006; and *Haiti: Voodoo Kingdom to Modern Riviera* by John Allen Franciscus.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauleus Vital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47038928519411,"sku":"VITALPAULEUS#1MFN","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/Vital_Pauleus_1-2-95MFN24x30Village1972Board-Framed_e2c10ed8-af2e-4334-9867-54f4698a6bfc.jpg?v=1750366930"},{"product_id":"pauleus-vital-haitian-1918-1984-28x14-by-the-river-c1970-oil-on-board-vintage-painting-1gl","title":"Pauleus Vital (Haitian, 1918-1984) 28\"x14\" By The River 1976 Oil on Board Vintage Painting #1GL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original oil painting on masonite by the late Haitian artist Pauleus Vital is a striking piece that he signed and dated in the lower right corner on March 26, 1976. Characterized by a primitive style, it vividly depicts a village scene by the river. While it does show some minor damages due to its age, this artwork is being offered as is. It comes from a private collection in California. A certificate of authenticity will be provided by the gallery upon receipt of payment.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePauleus Vital, born in 1918 in Jacmel and deceased in 1984, was a skilled cabinetmaker and shipbuilder before he actively joined the Centre d'Art in Port-au-Prince in 1958, spurred by the encouragement of his half-brother, Prefete Duffaut. Afterward, he returned to Jacmel, where he passionately continued to paint until his untimely death on June 18, 1984. Today, he stands as one of Haiti's most renowned and influential painters. His artwork is prominently featured in the permanent collections of the Milwaukee Museum of Art, the Waterloo Museum of Art in Iowa, and Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey. (Biographical information is drawn from Danticat, Edwige, and Jonathan Demme. *Island on Fire*. New York: Kaliko Press, 1995; *Allegories of Haitian Life from the Collection of Jonathan Demme*, May 19 - July 23, 2006; and *Haiti: Voodoo Kingdom to Modern Riviera* by John Allen Franciscus.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauleus Vital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47084019810547,"sku":"VITALPAULEUS#1GL","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/PauleusVital28.jpg?v=1750448255"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/collections\/Vital_Pauleus_1-2-95MFN_24x30_Village_1972_Board-Framed.jpg?v=1779844639","url":"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/en-ca\/collections\/pauleus-vital-haitian-1918-1984.oembed","provider":"Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}