Dieudonne Cedor (Haitian,1925-2010) 39"x72" Nativity at Night 1969 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #229-3-96GSN-Collection Family Marie & Georges S. Nader
Dieudonne Cedor (Haitian,1925-2010) 39"x72" Nativity at Night 1969 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #229-3-96GSN-Collection Family Marie & Georges S. Nader
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Nativity at Night is a rare, monumental oil on canvas by Haitian artist Cedor Dieudonné, painted circa 1969 and presented in an expansive horizontal format measuring 39 x 72 inches. Rendered in a deep, luminous blue palette, this powerful Nativity Scene reimagines the Holy Birth with emotional restraint and spiritual intensity. The Holy Family is positioned at the heart of the composition, while angelic figures and distant witnesses emerge softly from the surrounding darkness, guiding the viewer’s eye through a scene of reverence, humility, and divine presence.
Dieudonné’s expressive brushwork and symbolic use of light elevate the biblical narrative beyond traditional representation, offering collectors a visually commanding and emotionally resonant work. The scale, atmosphere, and contemplative tone make this painting an exceptional centerpiece for collectors of religious art, Caribbean modernism, or museum-quality Haitian painting. Few works of this size and subject matter from this period remain available, enhancing its appeal as both a spiritual and investment-grade acquisition.
This artwork is in good condition, consistent with age, with surface characteristics inherent to works of this period. It comes from the family collection of Marie and Georges S. Nader and will be shipped directly from the collection. A Certificate of Authenticity will be issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery upon purchase.
About this artist
About this artist
Dieudonné Cédor (March 8, 1925–September 27, 2010) was a major Haitian painter born in L’Anse-à-Veau and recognized as one of the leading figures of modern Haitian art. He joined the Centre d’Art in December 1947, where he studied under the supervision of Rigaud Benoit, who introduced him to the foundational principles of pictorial art. Dewitt Peters, founder of the Centre d’Art, quickly recognized Cédor’s talent and leadership, appointing him chief of the studio. In 1949, Cédor was selected as a member of the Centre d’Art’s administrative committee. During a period of institutional conflict between artists and management, he was elected president of the Haitian Artists Association. He later became a founding member of the Foyer des Arts Plastiques (F.D.A.P.) and served as its director from 1952 to 1956, playing a crucial role in shaping Haiti’s postwar artistic infrastructure. In 1956, alongside Luckner Lazard and Roland Dorcély, Cédor co-founded Galerie Brochette, where he remained active until 1962. In 1957, he was appointed director of the Museum of Beaux-Arts of Port-au-Prince, further cementing his influence as both an artist and cultural leader. Cédor’s work spans a wide emotional and thematic range, addressing daily life, social realities, joy, sorrow, and the tensions of the human condition. As noted by Gérald Alexis in Peintres Haïtiens, “Cédor can handle any subject expressing joy or sorrow, the splendors, and anxieties of life.” His name appears in all major reference books on Haitian art, underscoring his lasting legacy
