{"product_id":"fritz-merise-lioness-and-leopard-haitian-jungle-painting","title":"Fritz Merise 20\" x24\" Jungle Scene Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting #1CC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA lush, richly detailed jungle scene by Haitian artist Fritz Merise. A golden lioness with watchful yellow eyes rests in the foreground while a spotted leopard looks out from behind her, both set against towering trees of rose pink, soft lavender, and cool sage teal. Every leaf is rendered in fine, rhythmic strokes, and the flowering undergrowth at their feet adds jewel-like touches of color across the whole composition. Signed “Fritz Meriss” in red at the lower right, the painting comes from a private collection in New York. Its saturated palette and dreamlike, storybook quality are hallmarks of Haitian jungle painting, a beloved tradition that continues to draw collectors. Condition is good. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFritz Merise was born on August 27, 1946, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He discovered his passion for art at an early age and in fact, he taught himself how to paint until he did his first complete painting while in high school. Fritz mainly painted animals, landscapes, and jungles. Most of his work was done using bright and vivid colors. He used acrylic on canvas for his painting. Merise’s work was full of creativity, humor, and imagery because he gave animals the character of human beings which were exaggerated. Fritz Merise's works are found in exhibitions in the U.S, Caribbean, Japan, and Europe. - His art is cited in major Haitian art books, namely, Haitian painting Art \u0026amp; Kitsch by Eva Pataki, Haiti Voodoo Kingdom to Modern Riviera by John Allen Franciscus, Peintres Haitiens by Gérald Alexis. Sadly, after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Merise stopped painting after paralysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. Get the actual estimated market value of yours Now! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/services.html\"\u003eHow Does It Work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to know more about the wonderful art of Haiti? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/clhetoseemoo4.html\"\u003eBUY NOW Your Haitian Art Book!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan't find what you are looking for? \u003ca href=\"mailto:myriamnader2007@aol.com\"\u003eClick Here To Ask Us! \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz Merise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68477395140851,"sku":null,"price":792.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/fritz-merise-20x24-oil-on-canvas-haitian-painting-front.jpg?v=1793980382","url":"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/en-ch\/products\/fritz-merise-lioness-and-leopard-haitian-jungle-painting","provider":"Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}