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Hector Hyppolite (1894-1948) 18"x22" Colonial House c1940 Oil on Carton Painting #1-3-96GSN-HA-Published-Fondation Marie & Georges S Nader

Hector Hyppolite (1894-1948) 18"x22" Colonial House c1940 Oil on Carton Painting #1-3-96GSN-HA-Published-Fondation Marie & Georges S Nader

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Hector Hyppolite, the late Haitian master, created a stunning naive masterpiece that showcases a vibrant colonial house in Haiti. The piece showcases Hyppolite's unique style. Although damaged in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the painting was meticulously restored by the Smithsonian Institution in 2012. Minor imperfections remain, including a broken corner and surface craquelure, a testament to its age. This remarkable oil painting on cardboard, crafted in the 1940s, is prominently featured in "Mystical Imagination: The Art of Haitian Master Hector Hyppolite," published by the Haitian Art Society. The exhibition catalog effectively mirrors a prestigious show at the Organization of American States Museum of the Americas in Washington, D.C. Additionally, this artwork is included in several notable publications, including "Mystical Imagination: The Art of Haitian Master Hector Hyppolite," pp. 107, Haitian Art Society, 2012; and "Hector Hyppolite," pp. 40, Editions Capri, 2011. It has been meticulously selected by the board members of the Foundation Marie & Georges S. Nader, a private foundation committed to promoting Haitian art on a global scale. This exceptional piece is currently available for sale at Myriam Nader Art Gallery in New York.

About this artist

Upon his death in 1948, Hyppolite was unequivocally recognized as Haiti’s foremost painter. By 1946, influential figures such as André Breton and Wilfredo Lam were acquiring his works and celebrating him as a master of naïve art. Hyppolite's worldwide reputation soared following UNESCO’s 1947 exhibition in Paris. Born into a family of voodoo priests, he did not begin painting until later in life. His travels during World War I took him to New York, Cuba, Dahomey, and Ethiopia before returning to St. Marc in 1920. Despite initially working as a shoemaker, house painter, and occasionally a voodoo priest, Hyppolite started by painting postcards for American marines visiting Haiti. His architectural decorations in St. Marc caught the attention of DeWitt Peters, the founder and director of the Centre D'Art. With Peters' encouragement, Hyppolite moved to Port-au-Prince and dedicated himself entirely to painting. Utilizing chicken feathers, his fingers, and brushes, Hyppolite produced an impressive body of work characterized by remarkable richness and complexity. His art is now collected and exhibited in major museums around the world. In 2008, the Government of Haiti declared June 2008 to June 2009 as the Year of Hector Hyppolite, solidifying his significant impact on the art world. The Musée du Louvre in Paris showcased an exhibit of his work from November 5, 2011, to February 6, 2012, and published a comprehensive book detailing the life and art of Hector Hyppolite, one of Haiti’s greatest artists and the patriarch of Haitian art. Proceeds from the sale of this book are dedicated to restoring the collection of the Musée d'Art Haïtien du Collège St. Pierre in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. As a legendary figure in his homeland, Hyppolite is acknowledged for his aesthetically complex yet instinctively intuitive paintings. He passed away in 1948 at the peak of his fame, leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to inspire a vibrant movement in Haitian painting .

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