Bernard Sejourne (1947-1994) 22.5"x18" Abstract Nude With Shell Forms 1991 Acrylic On Masonite #46-3-96GSN-NY
Bernard Sejourne (1947-1994) 22.5"x18" Abstract Nude With Shell Forms 1991 Acrylic On Masonite #46-3-96GSN-NY
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Abstract Nude with Shell Forms (1991) by Bernard Séjourné presents a luminous stylized female figure rendered in warm golden tones, surrounded by rhythmic spiral shell forms in soft blues, whites, and deep pinks. The composition combines elegant figuration with abstract symbolism, creating a poetic visual dialogue between the human body and natural forms. Executed in acrylic on board, the elongated silhouette and fluid contours exemplify Séjourné’s distinctive approach to Haitian modern painting. His refined use of color, simplified forms, and balanced composition transforms the figure into a sculptural presence within a calm, contemplative space. Works from this mature period highlight the artist’s ability to merge abstraction with figurative harmony, a quality that has made Séjourné’s paintings increasingly appreciated among collectors of Haitian modern and contemporary art. This artwork comes from the private collection of Georges S. Nader in New York. A certificate of authenticity will be issued by our gallery upon purchase.
About this artist
About this artist
Bernard Séjourné (1947–1994) was a Haitian painter and sculptor born in Port-au-Prince and a leading figure of the School of Beauty, a movement celebrating women as symbols of elegance and grace. His refined Haitian paintings often depict graceful female figures and flowers rendered with fluid lines and harmonious color. Working primarily with acrylic on large Masonite panels, Séjourné created compositions that balance cool tonalities with vibrant tropical hues, giving his work rhythm and movement. Art historian Gérald Alexis noted in Peintres Haïtiens(2000) that Séjourné’s mastery of space and volume produces works approaching abstraction. His paintings were exhibited internationally, including the Festival of Black Art in Dakar (1966) and Expo 67 in Montreal, and remain highly sought after by collectors of modern Haitian art.
