{"title":"Rigaud Benoit (Haitian, 1911-1986)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eRigaud Benoit (1911–1986) was one of the most important masters of modern Haitian art and a leading figure of the Haitian Naïve painting movement. Born in Haiti, Benoit worked as a shoemaker, musician, and taxi driver before dedicating himself to painting. He became an early member of the Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince, the institution founded in 1944 by DeWitt Peters that helped bring international recognition to Haitian painting. Benoit’s works quickly became among the most admired at the Centre d’Art. In the early 1950s he was selected to decorate the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte-Trinité, where his monumental mural \u003cem data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eNativity\u003c\/em\u003e was placed above the high altar. Although the cathedral was destroyed in the 2010 earthquake, the murals remain an important chapter in Haitian art history. Known for precise draftsmanship, subtle color palettes, and narrative scenes filled with humor and symbolism, Benoit painted both everyday Haitian life and spiritual subjects inspired by Vodou. He was also connected to the great master Hector Hyppolite through marriage, further linking him to Haiti’s first generation of internationally celebrated artists. Today, Rigaud Benoit’s paintings remain highly valued by collectors of Haitian art. Explore the available artwork below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"original-haitian-artwork-by-the-master-rigaud-benoit-1911-1986-28x19-woman-with-flower-on-paper-2205-gn-h-price-upon-request","title":"Rigaud Benoit (1911-1986) 28\"x19\" Reine Soleil in Black and White  Artist's Proof On Paper #2205 GN-HA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original artist's proof was signed by the late famous Haitian master Rigaud Benoit (1911-1986) from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt represents a half-naked woman surrounded by flowers while holding one flower. It is on paper. Benoit's \"refined , delicate style shows a preference for pastel blues\". This artist's proof  is in very limited quantity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist's proofs are signed \"A\/P\" or \"Artist's Proof\" and may or may not numbered with the serial number of that portion of the edition. Traditionally, they are numbered 10% or less of the total edition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRigaud Benoit (1911–1986) had become, well before his death, one of the three or four most highly prized Haitian artists. Benoit had been a shoemaker, musician, and a taxi driver before making his living as a painter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoit was an early member of the Haitian art movement known as Naive Art, so-called because of its members' limited formal training. The movement was first recognized and promoted by the Centre d'Art, founded in 1944 by the American Quaker and World War II conscientious objector Dewitt Peters. His paintings were immediately among the Centre's most popular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early 1950s Benoit was one of a handful of artists asked to decorate the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte Trinité; his great mural, Nativity, stands above the high altar. This cathedral has been, unfortunately, destroyed during the devastating earthquake of 2010. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of Benoit's later work was surrealist, though he continued to produce scenes of Haitian life—narrative scenes—until his death. Benoit married the daughter of his friend Hector Hyppolite, the first Haitian artist to win international recognition and still the most acclaimed in international art circles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoit's work is characterized by precise draftsmanship, muted colors, and often—in his narrative paintings—a sense of humor. His surrealist paintings mostly depict voodoo scenes or deities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. Get a professional estimated market value of yours Now! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/services.html\"\u003eHow Does It Work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to know more about the wonderful art of Haiti? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/clhetoseemoo4.html\"\u003eBUY NOW Your Haitian Art Book!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan't find what you are looking for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:myriamnader2007@aol.com\"\u003eClick Here To Ask Us! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigaud Benoit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37682470813853,"sku":"BENOITR2205GNH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/products\/Benoit_Rigaud19X282205GN-H-1__14907.jpg?v=1750356532"},{"product_id":"rigaud-benoit-1911-1986-24x30-femme-fleur-flower-woman-1958-oil-on-board","title":"Rigaud Benoit (1911-1986) 30\"x24\" Femme Fleur\/Flower Woman 1958 Oil on Board Unframed \u0026 Published Painting #5-3-96GSN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original masterpiece was signed by the late famous Haitian master Rigaud Benoit from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is published on page 96 of the book: \" La Peinture Haitienne\/ Haitian Art\" by Marie-Jose Nadal and Gerald Bloncourt under \" Femme-Fleur\/ Fower Woman.\" It represents a woman surrounded by flowers and holding a bouquet. It is an original oil on board signed and dated on the lower right, \"Rigaud Benoit 9\/5\/58\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eClick on the link to read an article about Rigaud Benoit by Gerald Alexis in the Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste on October 13, 2015: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lenouvelliste.com\/lenouvelliste\/article\/150897\/Peinture-haitienne-quelle-peinture\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/lenouvelliste.com\/lenouvelliste\/article\/150897\/Peinture-haitienne-quelle-peinture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell before his death, Rigaud Benoit (1911–1986) had become one of the three or four most highly prized Haitian artists. Benoit had been a shoemaker, musician, and a taxi driver before making his living as a painter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoit was an early member of the Haitian art movement known as Naive Art, so-called because of its members' limited formal training. The movement was first recognized and promoted by the Centre d'Art, founded in 1944 by the American Quaker and World War II conscientious objector Dewitt Peters. His paintings were immediately among the Centre's most popular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early 1950s, Benoit was one of a handful of artists asked to decorate the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte Trinité; his great mural, Nativity, stands above the high altar. Unfortunately, This cathedral was destroyed during the devastating earthquake of 2010. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of Benoit's later work was surrealist, though he continued to produce scenes of Haitian life—narrative scenes—until his death. Benoit married the daughter of his friend Hector Hyppolite, the first Haitian artist to win international recognition and still the most acclaimed in international art circles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoit's work is characterized by precise draftsmanship, muted colors, and often—in his narrative paintings—a sense of humor. His surrealist paintings mostly depict voodoo scenes or deities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. Get a professional estimated market value of yours Now! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/services.html\"\u003eHow Does It Work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to know more about the beautiful art of Haiti? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/clhetoseemoo4.html\"\u003eBUY NOW Your Haitian Art Book!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed help finding what you are looking for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:myriamnader2007@aol.com\"\u003eClick Here To Ask Us! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigaud Benoit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37682503647389,"sku":"BENOITRIGAUD5396GN-HA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/products\/Benoit_Rigaud_24X30_5_3_96__13667.jpg?v=1750357601"},{"product_id":"rigaud-benoit-1911-1986-32x24-reine-des-etoiles-colored-a-p-serigraph-under-glass-1kh","title":"Rigaud Benoit (1911-1986) 32\"x24\" Reine Des Etoiles Colored A\/P Serigraph under Glass #1KH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is a very appealing Artist Proof serigraph signed drawing of the late Haitian Master Rigaud Benoit from the series \"Reine des Etoiles\", nicely colored by someone else after the artist's death. From an art historical point it proves the draftsmanship of R. Benoit. \"\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Proofs\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally valued higher than other prints in the edition, due to the rarity and small quantity of them. Oftentimes the \u003cstrong\u003eArtist Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e are altered from the final edition, creating a uniqueness to them that is very desirable\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003eBenoit.Rigaud Benoit (1911–1986) had become, well before his death, one of the three or four most highly prized Haitian artists. He was an early member of the Haitian art movement known as Naive Art, so-called because of its members' limited formal training. The movement was first recognized and promoted by the Centre d'Art, founded in 1944 by the American Dewitt Peters. He was one of the few artists asked to decorate the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte Trinité. Some of Benoit's later work was surrealist, though he continued to produce scenes of Haitian life—narrative scenes—until his death. Benoit married the daughter of his friend Hector Hyppolite, the first Haitian artist to win international recognition and still the most acclaimed in international art circles. Benoit's work is characterized by precise draftsmanship, muted colors, and often—in his narrative paintings—a sense of humor. His surrealist paintings mostly depict voodoo scenes or deities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv9286904446default-style\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. Get a professional estimated market value of yours Now! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/services.html\"\u003eHow Does It Work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv9286904446default-style\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv9286904446default-style\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv9286904446default-style\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWant to know more about the wonderful art of Haiti? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/clhetoseemoo4.html\"\u003eBUY NOW Your Haitian Art Book!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003eCan't find what you are looking for? \u003ca href=\"mailto:myriamnader2007@aol.com\"\u003eClick Here To Ask Us!\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigaud Benoit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37682533236893,"sku":"BENOITRIGAUD#1KH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/products\/Benoit__86303.jpg?v=1750359539"},{"product_id":"rigaud-benoit-1911-1986-12x9-butterflies-black-and-white-drawing-1-3-96gsn-fondadtion-marie-georges-s-nader","title":"Rigaud Benoit (1911-1986) 12\"x9\" Butterflies Black and White Drawing #1-3-96GSN-Fondation Marie \u0026 Georges S. Nader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original 12\"x 9\" black and white drawing was created by the late famous Haitian master Rigaud Benoit from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It is sold unsigned and unframed. It has some yellow spots on the corners due to its old age. It was carefully chosen by the art critic Gerald Alexis to be part of the Foundation Marie \u0026amp; Georges S. Nader collection. It is now for sale at Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery in New York. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell before his death, Rigaud Benoit (1911–1986) had become one of the three or four most highly prized Haitian artists. Benoit had been a shoemaker, musician, and taxi driver before making his living as a painter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoit was an early member of the Haitian art movement known as Naive Art, so-called because of its members' limited formal training. The movement was first recognized and promoted by the Centre d'Art, founded in 1944 by the American Quaker and World War II conscientious objector Dewitt Peters. His paintings were immediately among the Centre's most popular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early 1950s, Benoit was one of a handful of artists asked to decorate the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte Trinité; his great mural, Nativity, stands above the high altar. Unfortunately, This cathedral was destroyed during the devastating earthquake of 2010. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of Benoit's later work was surrealist, though he continued to produce scenes of Haitian life—narrative scenes—until his death. Benoit married the daughter of his friend Hector Hyppolite, the first Haitian artist to win international recognition and still the most acclaimed in international art circles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoit's work is characterized by precise draftsmanship, muted colors, and often—in his narrative paintings—a sense of humor. His surrealist paintings mostly depict voodoo scenes or deities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. Get a professional estimated market value of yours Now! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/services.html\"\u003eHow Does It Work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to know more about the beautiful art of Haiti? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/clhetoseemoo4.html\"\u003eBUY NOW Your Haitian Art Book!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed help finding what you are looking for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:myriamnader2007@aol.com\"\u003eClick Here To Ask Us! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigaud Benoit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44326988349683,"sku":"BENOITRIGAUD#1-3-96GSN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/BenoitRigaud12X9_1-3-96Dessincopy.jpg?v=1750364635"},{"product_id":"rigaud-benoit-1911-1986-37x15-50-butterfly-angel-oil-on-board-painting-1jn","title":"Rigaud Benoit (1911-1986) 37\"x15.50\" Butterfly Angel Oil on Board Unsigned Unframed Painting #1JN-HA","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eUnsigned; accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from noted Haitian art critic Gérald Alexis.This striking vertical composition by Haitian master Rigaud Benoit depicts a surreal, angelic figure with butterfly wings emerging from a vine-covered tree form. Two intertwined human figures create a symbolic, dreamlike structure framed by flowering vines, butterflies, and delicate plant motifs. The imagery evokes themes of transformation, spiritual ascent, and harmony with nature. A founding member of the Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince, Benoit is celebrated for his imaginative symbolism and poetic interpretations of Haitian spirituality. This painting reflects his distinctive approach, blending refined figurative forms with mystical and surreal elements. A visually captivating and highly decorative composition by one of Haiti’s most important modern painters.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e Click on the link to read an article about Rigaud Benoit by Gerald Alexis in the Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste on October 13, 2015: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lenouvelliste.com\/lenouvelliste\/article\/150897\/Peinture-haitienne-quelle-peinture\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/lenouvelliste.com\/lenouvelliste\/article\/150897\/Peinture-haitienne-quelle-peinture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell before his death, Rigaud Benoit (1911–1986) had become one of the three or four most highly prized Haitian artists. 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Unfortunately, This cathedral was destroyed during the devastating earthquake of 2010. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of Benoit's later work was surrealist, though he continued to produce scenes of Haitian life—narrative scenes—until his death. Benoit married the daughter of his friend Hector Hyppolite, the first Haitian artist to win international recognition and still the most acclaimed in international art circles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoit's work is characterized by precise draftsmanship, muted colors, and often—in his narrative paintings—a sense of humor. His surrealist paintings mostly depict voodoo scenes or deities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. Get a professional estimated market value of yours Now! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/services.html\"\u003eHow Does It Work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to know more about the beautiful art of Haiti? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/clhetoseemoo4.html\"\u003eBUY NOW Your Haitian Art Book!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed help finding what you are looking for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:myriamnader2007@aol.com\"\u003eClick Here To Ask Us! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigaud Benoit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648464675059,"sku":"BENOITRIGAUD#5\/11GSN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/BenoitRigaud30X22_5_11Lithographie1982.jpg?v=1750365298"},{"product_id":"rigaud-benoit-1911-1986-30x22-reine-soleil-1982-colored-artist-proof-on-paper-lithograph-a-p-11-11gsn-fondation-marie-georges-s-nader","title":"Rigaud Benoit (1911-1986) 30\"x22\" Reine Soleil 1982 Colored  Artist Proof on Paper Lithograph  (A\/P 11\/11)GSN-Fondation Marie \u0026 Georges S. 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Benoit had been a shoemaker, musician, and taxi driver before making his living as a painter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoit was an early member of the Haitian art movement known as Naive Art, so-called because of its members' limited formal training. The movement was first recognized and promoted by the Centre d'Art, founded in 1944 by the American Quaker and World War II conscientious objector Dewitt Peters. His paintings were immediately among the Centre's most popular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early 1950s, Benoit was one of a handful of artists asked to decorate the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte Trinité; his great mural, Nativity, stands above the high altar. Unfortunately, This cathedral was destroyed during the devastating earthquake of 2010. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of Benoit's later work was surrealist, though he continued to produce scenes of Haitian life—narrative scenes—until his death. Benoit married the daughter of his friend Hector Hyppolite, the first Haitian artist to win international recognition and still the most acclaimed in international art circles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenoit's work is characterized by precise draftsmanship, muted colors, and often—in his narrative paintings—a sense of humor. His surrealist paintings mostly depict voodoo scenes or deities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. Get a professional estimated market value of yours Now! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/services.html\"\u003eHow Does It Work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to know more about the beautiful art of Haiti? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/clhetoseemoo4.html\"\u003eBUY NOW Your Haitian Art Book!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed help finding what you are looking for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:myriamnader2007@aol.com\"\u003eClick Here To Ask Us! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigaud Benoit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648477192435,"sku":"BENOITRIGAUD#11\/11GSN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/BenoitRigaud30X22_11_11Lithographie1982.jpg?v=1750365303"},{"product_id":"rigaud-benoit-1911-1986-27x26-reine-soleil-colored-a-p-serigraph-framed-mounted-and-behind-glass-1rb","title":"Rigaud Benoit (1911-1986) 27\"x26\" Reine Soleil Colored A\/P Serigraph Framed, Mounted and Behind Glass #1RB","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is a very appealing Artist Proof (A\/P) serigraph signed drawing of the late Haitian Master Rigaud Benoit from the series \"Reine Soleil,\" nicely colored by someone else after the artist's death.  \"Reine Soleil\" Colored A\/P Serigraph Framed, Mounted, and Behind Glass. It was hand-signed in pencil by the artist in 1982. It is in good condition and sold framed. It is from a private collector in California, where the artwork will be shipped. Our gallery will issue a certificate of authenticity upon purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003eFrom an art historical point of view, it proves R. Benoit's draftsmanship. \"\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Proofs\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally valued higher than other prints in the edition due to their rarity and small quantity. Oftentimes, the \u003cstrong\u003eArtist Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e is altered from the final edition, creating a uniqueness to them that is very desirable.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003e Well before his death, Rigaud Benoit (1911–1986) had become one of the three or four most highly prized Haitian artists. He was an early member of the Haitian art movement known as Naive Art, so-called because of its members' limited formal training. The movement was first recognized and promoted by the Centre d'Art, founded in 1944 by the American Dewitt Peters. He was one of the few artists asked to decorate the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte Trinité. Some of Benoit's later work was surrealist, though he continued to produce scenes of Haitian life—narrative scenes—until his death. 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It was hand-signed in pencil by the artist in 1982. It is in good condition and sold framed. It is from a private collector in California, where the artwork will be shipped. Our gallery will issue a certificate of authenticity upon purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: medium;\"\u003eFrom an art historical point of view, it proves R. Benoit's draftsmanship. \"\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Proofs\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally valued higher than other prints in the edition due to their rarity and small quantity. 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