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Eddy Jacques 16"x24" Cap-Haitian Town Scene c1990 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1RS

Eddy Jacques 16"x24" Cap-Haitian Town Scene c1990 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1RS

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Description

In this peaceful village scene, Eddy Jacques portrays daily life in Cap-Haïtien. Villagers gather at a fountain, women carry baskets, and horse-drawn carts move through the square, all framed by lush tropical trees and colonial-style architecture. The artist’s use of detail and warm light evokes a nostalgic sense of Haitian community life. The painting is in good condition, from a private collection in New York, where it will be shipped from, and sold unframed. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon purchase.

About this artist

Self-taught artist Eddy Jacques was born in Cap-Haïtian, Haiti, in 1957, and began painting in 1978 at Rony Gaetjens's studio. His work is closely linked to the Cap-Haïtian school, known for its detailed technique and focus on portraying Haiti’s everyday life, people, culture, and heritage—making it distinct from the more widely recognized Vodou-inspired themes seen in other Haitian art movements. Jacques’s paintings are known for their bold linear elements and expressive brushwork, inspired by everyday life observations. His compositions emphasize the harmony, rhythm, and genuine character of Haitian society, making his work an important voice in northern Haiti’s artistic tradition. The renowned French art historian Jean-Marie Drot observed that Jacques’s work has been exhibited in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and France, and described his artistic touch as fine, delicate, and characterized by beautifully understated colors. His praise highlights Jacques’s subtle yet powerful visual language and his standing among the respected contemporary painters of Cap-Haïtian. 
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