{"product_id":"prefete-duffaut-haitian-1923-2012-36x24-vodou-ritual-with-sacred-star-c1980-oil-on-canvas-unframed-painting-3jn-ha","title":"Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) 36\"x24\" Vodou Ritual With Sacred Star c1980  Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #3JN-HA","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69a77c16-fd28-832d-8c59-536e5a561d87-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-140\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"05c87640-784c-4737-a6a8-01eca88c1e94\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eThis dynamic oil painting by Haitian master Préféte Duffaut depicts a powerful Vodou ritual scene rich in symbolic imagery. At the center, a female figure balances a vessel from which a stream of water rises toward a radiant star above, suggesting spiritual connection and transformation. Surrounding the figure are ceremonial fires, serpents, ritual objects, and symbolic forms that evoke the sacred atmosphere of Haitian Vodou practice. Duffaut’s imaginative composition combines dramatic architectural forms, ritual symbolism, and vibrant color to create a scene that feels both mystical and theatrical. These elements reflect themes of spiritual protection, sacrifice, and divine presence within Haitian Vodou tradition. A leading figure associated with the Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince, Duffaut is internationally recognized for his visionary imagination and narrative compositions. This painting represents a compelling example of his symbolic storytelling and imaginative approach to Haitian spiritual themes. A striking and culturally rich work by one of Haiti’s most important modern painters. A certificate of authenticity will be issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;An oil on canvas painting of an abstract city signed by Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012). \\n\\nPréfète Duffaut's mystical and detailed work, often devoted to a pantheon of Vodou spirits, are widely exhibited and collected by many collectors and museums around the world, namely the Musee d'Art Nader and the Musee d'Art Haitien in both in Haiti, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, the Waterloo Museum of Art in Waterloo, Iowa, the New Orleans Museum of Art in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee. \\n\\nA master of popular painting in the 1940's, Duffaut specifically depicts urban life in a fantastical style.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003ePréfète Duffaut’s mystical, intricately detailed paintings—often dedicated to a pantheon of Vodou spirits—are widely collected and exhibited around the world. His works are housed in major institutions including the Musée d’Art Nader and Musée d’Art Haïtien in Haiti; the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa; the Waterloo Museum of Art in Waterloo, Iowa; the New Orleans Museum of Art in Louisiana; the Museum of Modern Art in New York; and the Milwaukee Art Museum in Wisconsin. Celebrated as “a master of popular painting in the 1940s,” Duffaut is renowned for his fantastical, explicitly urban compositions. A painting by Préfète Duffaut was also featured in \u003cem data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Top News, Art Section, on December 16, 2021, in the article \u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e“\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/12\/16\/arts\/design\/latino-art-exhibitions-new-york.html\"\u003eExpanding The Scope of Latin American Art\"!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prefete Duffaut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48629644001523,"sku":"DUFFAUT#3JN-HA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/Prefete-Duffaut-36_x24_-c1980-Oil-on-Canvas-Unframed-Painting-_3JN-HA.jpg?v=1773341403","url":"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/en-sg\/products\/prefete-duffaut-haitian-1923-2012-36x24-vodou-ritual-with-sacred-star-c1980-oil-on-canvas-unframed-painting-3jn-ha","provider":"Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}