Franklin Latortue (1942-2012) 48"x36" Haitian Eden Jungle Landscape Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting#41-3-96-HA
Franklin Latortue (1942-2012) 48"x36" Haitian Eden Jungle Landscape Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting#41-3-96-HA
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This monumental 36 x 48 inch jungle landscape by Franklin Latortue presents a richly detailed Eden-inspired scene within the tradition of Haitian naïve painting. A seated central figure presides over a lush tropical environment animated by zebra, leopard, lion, giraffe, deer, and other wildlife gathered along a winding river. Layered hills, rhythmic trees, and balanced animal placement create depth and narrative harmony, evoking themes of spiritual guardianship, coexistence, and paradise. Latortue’s meticulous brushwork and saturated natural palette reflect the poetic vitality of Haiti’s jungle tradition while elevating the composition to a grand, symbolic scale. Large-format works of this size are particularly desirable among collectors of Haitian art for their immersive presence and narrative complexity. Signed by the artist. Certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery.
About this artist
About this artist
Franklin Latortue (1942–2012) was a Haitian painter known for his richly detailed jungle scenes and expressive primitive-style landscapes. Born on November 12, 1942, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Latortue developed his artistic foundation through both academic study and institutional training within Haiti’s leading art centers. He attended Casernes Dessalines Grade School and Toussaint Louverture High School before joining the Centre d’Art in 1961, one of Haiti’s most influential artistic institutions. In 1965, he entered the Académie des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Professors Georges Ramponeau and Montagutelli. His academic training strengthened his compositional structure while maintaining the vibrant spirit characteristic of modern Haitian art. In 1969, Latortue moved to New York and participated in an exhibition sponsored by Columbia University, expanding his visibility beyond Haiti and introducing his work to an international audience. Franklin Latortue became especially recognized for his jungle paintings rendered in a primitive style, featuring dense vegetation, tropical flora, rhythmic patterns, and luminous color palettes. His works capture the richness of Haiti’s natural environment through layered compositions and imaginative detail. Today, Franklin Latortue’s paintings remain sought after by collectors of Haitian art, Caribbean modern painting, and primitive landscape art. His legacy stands as an important contribution to 20th-century Haitian painting traditions. Reference: Haiti: Voodoo Kingdom to Modern Riviera by John Allen Franciscus (1980).
