{"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-haitian-1918-1984-street-scene-1972-oil-on-board-painting-1mfn","title":"Pauleus Vital (Haitian, 1918-1984) 24\"x30\" Village Scene 1972 Oil on Board Vintage Painting #1MFN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe late Haitian artist, Pauleus Vital, signed and dated this original oil on masonite painting in the lower right corner in 1972. The artwork is characterized by a primitive style and depicts a village at night. Due to its age, it has minor damages and is being sold in its current condition. It belongs to the private collection of Myriam Nader. A certificate of authenticity will be issued 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":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-hk\/collections\/pauleus-vital-haitian-1918-1984.oembed","provider":"Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}