Bernard Sejourne (1947-1994) 24"x20" Blue Profile Portrait 1993 Acrylic on Masonite Unframed Painting #1CS
Bernard Sejourne (1947-1994) 24"x20" Blue Profile Portrait 1993 Acrylic on Masonite Unframed Painting #1CS
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This elegant 1993 portrait by Bernard Séjourné presents a stylized profile of a woman rendered in deep ultramarine tones, exemplifying the artist’s distinctive contribution to Haitian contemporary art. Painted in acrylic on board and measuring 24 x 20 inches, the composition highlights Séjourné’s refined balance between modern abstraction and figurative clarity. The elongated neck and serene expression are framed by a vibrant multicolored headwrap and patterned garment, creating a striking interplay of color and form. Behind the figure, a tranquil coastal landscape with stylized trees and tropical foliage evokes the poetic atmosphere of the Caribbean environment. Séjourné’s bold chromatic harmonies and fluid contours create a sense of calm contemplation while revealing the artist’s mastery of line, rhythm, and modern pictorial structure. Works from this period are admired for their synthesis of modern abstraction and Haitian visual culture, making them particularly appealing to collectors of Caribbean and contemporary figurative art. From a private collection. Unframed. Good Condition. Certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery.
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.
