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Louverture Poisson (1914-1985) 24"x20" Marine at Sunset 1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting

Louverture Poisson (1914-1985) 24"x20" Marine at Sunset 1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting

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Description

This evocative marine painting by Haitian artist Louverture Poisson captures a tranquil harbor scene set beneath a dramatic Caribbean sunset. Warm bands of crimson, amber, and deep orange stretch across the sky, reflecting softly onto calm waters where anchored sailboats rest in silhouette. The verticality of the masts contrasts elegantly with the horizontal sweep of the glowing horizon, creating a balanced and contemplative composition. Poisson’s refined handling of light and atmosphere is evident in the subtle gradations of color and the quiet stillness that envelops the scene. The gently curved sails, partially furled, suggest the close of day as fishermen return to shore. A swan glides near the water’s edge, adding a poetic note of serenity and symbolic grace to the foreground. Marine scenes hold a distinguished place within Haitian art history, reflecting the island’s deep connection to the sea. Poisson’s interpretation emphasizes mood and luminosity, positioning the work within the lyrical tradition of Haitian coastal painting. The composition’s strong horizon line and glowing sky evoke both romantic landscape traditions and the unique chromatic intensity associated with Caribbean light. Oil on canvas, 24 x 20 inches. Signed. Provenance: Private Collection. Certificate of Authenticity issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery.

About this artist

Louverture Poisson was born in the town of Les Cayes in 1914. He came to Port-au-Prince in 1942 to enlist in the Air Force and joined the Art Center in 1948. Although Poisson served in the Haitian air force and wore the uniform with pride, his military experience failed to stimulate his historical interest. When he does turn to historical themes, the narrative is without affection and is eclipsed by the work's particular formal aspect. History seems to have been more of a pretext, allowing him to produce elaborate, animated compositions, very different from his intimate interiors and peaceful rural scenes. Poisson's obsession with depicting light is continuous in his much-varied work. Gérald Alexis, in his book Peintres Haitiens, describes his work as a long pilgrimage towards perfection in pictures drawn from his environment. Louverture Poisson died in 1985 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. 
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