• Micius Stéphane Haitian naïve family interior painting with figures at table and dog, oil on board 16 × 20 inches, 1981.
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Micius Stephane (1912-1996) 16"x20" Family Interior Scene 1981 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1JN-HA

Micius Stephane (1912-1996) 16"x20" Family Interior Scene 1981 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1JN-HA

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Description

This Haitian naïve painting by Micius Stéphane depicts a family gathered around a table within a carefully structured interior. Painted in 1981, the work reflects the artist’s distinctive approach to domestic scenes, combining narrative clarity with decorative pattern and balanced composition. Figures are arranged symmetrically around the table, engaged in a quiet moment of daily life, while a standing figure presents a tray, reinforcing the theme of shared meal and routine. A small dog at the foreground adds a familiar and intimate presence. The interior is defined by patterned flooring, draped curtains, potted plants, and a framed portrait, all contributing to the visual harmony of the scene. Stéphane’s use of flat perspective, simplified anatomy, and repeated motifs is characteristic of Haitian naïve art. The composition emphasizes order, storytelling, and decorative rhythm rather than realism, creating a direct and accessible visual language. Micius Stéphane was a Haitian painter associated with the naïve tradition, known for detailed depictions of everyday life, interiors, and social gatherings. His work is sought after by collectors of Haitian folk and naïve art for its authenticity and narrative charm. This original oil on board is hand-signed and dated 1981 by the artist and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery.

About this artist

Micius Stéphane was born in Bainet, a small village on Haiti’s southern coast in 1912 and died in 1996. Micius earned his living for years a cobbler, a “Sunday sculptor”. In 1946, he met Dewitt Peters and began his painting career at the Art Center. A naïve painter, he renders charming scenes from daily life in Haiti with minute accuracy. He is considered one of Haiti’s eminent contemporary artists. From 1961 to 1979, he exhibited in Germany, the United States, England, Italy, and France. André Malraux sponsored one of his Paris exhibitions. His art is prized by collectors and is in the permanent collections of Musée d’Art Nader and Musée d’Art Haitien of College Saint Pierre, both in Haiti and the Detroit Institute of Arts, in Detroit, Michigan. His children, Peters Stéphane and Edith Stéphane are also painters.

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