Gesner Abelard (Haitian, 1922-DCD) 28"x20" Eve in the Garden of Eden c1970 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1CC
Gesner Abelard (Haitian, 1922-DCD) 28"x20" Eve in the Garden of Eden c1970 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1CC
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This richly detailed oil on board painting by Gesner Abelard presents a vibrant depiction of Adam and Eve in a lush, Eden-like paradise filled with dense tropical foliage and exotic wildlife. Abelard’s imaginative rendering combines symbolic Biblical narrative with the distinctive palette and stylized forms of Haitian art. Giraffes, zebras, tropical birds, flowering plants, and layered palm fronds frame the serene central figures, creating a dreamlike environment that blends innocence, beauty, and cultural reinterpretation. The warm gradient sky and intricately textured vegetation reveal the artist’s mastery of color harmony and decorative composition. This work comes from a private collector in New York and will be shipped directly from the collector. A Certificate of Authenticity will be issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery upon purchase.
About this artist
About this artist
Gesner Abelard (born February 22, 1922, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti) was a celebrated Haitian painter and sculptor known for his vibrant, naïve/primitive style. Originally trained as a mechanic, Abelard later studied painting and sculpture at the Industrial School of Port-au-Prince under the artist Humberman Charles. His artistic career advanced quickly, and in 1948 he joined the renowned Centre d’Art, Haiti’s leading institution for nurturing creative talent. In 1949, Abelard earned international recognition with a bronze medal at the Exposition marking the bicentennial of Port-au-Prince. Throughout his career, he became widely admired for his poetic depictions of birds, lush tropical trees, religious themes, and scenes of everyday Haitian life—subjects rendered with charm, imagination, and symbolic depth. Abelard is believed to be deceased, yet his legacy endures. His work is documented in major Haitian art publications and remains highly regarded by collectors of Haitian art worldwide. Scroll Down to Make Your Selection (s)!
