Seymour Bottex (1922-2016) 20"x24" Offering Scene 1961 Oil on Masonite Painting #1MFN
Seymour Bottex (1922-2016) 20"x24" Offering Scene 1961 Oil on Masonite Painting #1MFN
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Seymour E. Bottex’s offering scene blends Haitian cultural symbolism with the artist’s refined, decorative Cap-Haïtien aesthetic. A family presents an offering beside a red cow, set against patterned greenery and sunlit mountains that evoke harmony between people, land, and tradition. Bottex’s distinctive use of color, elongated forms, and textural detail lends both warmth and narrative clarity to the ritual moment. This piece is from Myriam Nader’s private collection and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery.
About this artist
About this artist
Seymour Etienne Bottex was born on December 25, 1922, in Port-Margot, Haiti, and passed away on May 16, 2016. He began his professional life as a photographer, but in 1955 his older brother, the painter Jean Baptiste Bottex, encouraged him to take up painting—a decision that would lead to an extraordinary artistic career. Bottex later joined the Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince, where his talent quickly took root.Recognized as one of the finest Haitian Naïve painters, Bottex developed a distinctive style characterized by vivid colors, elongated figures, and a playful yet sophisticated approach to composition. His paintings blend humorous, historical, and biblical themes drawn from Haitian culture, and they have been exhibited internationally and sold through major auction houses, including Sotheby’s in New York. One of Bottex’s most significant contributions to Haitian modern art was his work on the murals of the Episcopal Cathedral of Sainte Trinité in Port-au-Prince—masterpieces tragically lost in the 2010 earthquake. His stylistic originality is noted by art historian Gérald Alexis, who wrote: “Stylisation of forms distinguish Bottex from the École du Nord”(Peintres Haïtiens)
