Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP
Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP
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This beautiful painting by Haitian artist Lafortune Felix portrays three figures in a natural setting framed by lush, flowering bushes. At the center, a man in a bright yellow shirt and green pants stands over another figure lying on the ground, holding a hammer and a stick in a tense, dynamic posture. To the right, a woman stretches out a cloth, as if engaged in daily work. The earthy tones of the background contrast with the vibrant flowers, creating a dramatic and symbolic scene that blends everyday life with themes of struggle and survival. This unframed piece is from a collection in Ontario, Canada, where the artwork will be shipped form. Our gallery will provide a certificate of authenticity upon purchase.
About this artist
About this artist
Lafortune Felix was born in 1933 in Pond Sonde, Haiti. He lived in St. Marc, where he was a farmer and formally a voodoo priest. The wall paintings that decorated his temple drew Pierre Monosiet's attention, the late curator of the College Saint Pierre, Museum of Haitian Art. The artist began painting on masonite in 1972. Felix's inspiration came from his knowledge of the supernatural. Felix passed away silently in December 2016.
