Michele Manuel (1935-2022) 24"x8" "Scene de Marche" 1998 Acrylic on Masonite Framed Painting #2GSN-NY
Michele Manuel (1935-2022) 24"x8" "Scene de Marche" 1998 Acrylic on Masonite Framed Painting #2GSN-NY
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This original acrylic on board by Michèle Manuel presents a vertical Haitian market scene animated by women gathered in conversation and daily exchange. The elongated format reinforces the upward movement of the composition, drawing attention to the standing figure balancing a basket overhead while seated figures below create a grounded rhythm of rest, trade, and social interaction. Baskets of produce, hats, stools, and architectural facades frame the scene and evoke the atmosphere of neighborhood life. Manuel’s composition is defined by simplified figuration, bold blocks of color, and a confident use of line. Soft pinks, purples, blues, and warm earth tones create a balanced chromatic harmony, while the narrow format gives the work a distinctive decorative and modern presence. The scene reflects a familiar and enduring theme within Haitian painting, where market life and communal interaction are rendered with immediacy, warmth, and visual clarity. This work comes from the private collection of Georges S. Nader in New York, adding strong provenance and collector appeal. It is a compelling example of Haitian daily life painting, suitable for collectors seeking works that combine intimacy, vertical elegance, and cultural authenticity. Provenance includes the private collection of Georges S. Nader in New York. A certificate of authenticity will be issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery.
About this artist
About this artist
Michèle Manuel (1935–October 14, 2022) was a Haitian painter born in Port-au-Prince, known for her rhythmic draftsmanship, flattened color, and distinctive style without traditional shading. She studied in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and later at the University of Rochester, developing a clear and structured visual language. Her work is recognized for its decorative rhythm and compositional clarity, often depicting scenes of Haitian life with balance and precision. Between 1970 and 1978, she exhibited widely in Haiti, the United States, and the Dominican Republic. In 1981, her painting The Market was selected to appear on a Haitian postage stamp, reflecting her national cultural significance. Manuel was also active in preserving Haitian heritage and was associated with the Women Painters group. Today, she is regarded as an important figure in modern Haitian art, with works appreciated by collectors for their elegance and structure. Michèle Manuel remains an important figure in modern Haitian art, remembered for both her artistic clarity and her cultural leadership.
