Jean-Baptiste Bottex (1918-1979) 36"x24" Carruaje en Cabo Haitiano Óleo sobre lienzo #1-2-95MFN
Jean-Baptiste Bottex (1918-1979) 36"x24" Carruaje en Cabo Haitiano Óleo sobre lienzo #1-2-95MFN
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Description
Description
This charming oil painting by Jean-Baptiste Bottex depicts a lively Cap Haitian street scene filled with architectural color, elegant figures, and gentle movement. A horse-drawn carriage pauses along a cobblestone street lined with brightly painted colonial-style houses, while kites drift across the sky and townspeople interact from balconies and walkways. Bottex’s refined palette of greens, yellows, purples, and blues highlights the rhythm of the neighborhood, blending narrative detail with the decorative harmony characteristic of the Saint-Soleil and Cap-Haïtien traditions. The poised woman in a coral dress, the carriage horses, and the distant hills all contribute to the painting’s nostalgic and theatrical charm. This artwork comes from the private collection of Myriam Nader in New York. A Certificate of Authenticity will be issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery upon purchase.
About this artist
About this artist
Jean-Baptiste Bottex was born in Port-Margot, Haiti, on June 24, 1918, and passed away in New York on May 28, 1979. The elder brother of the well-known painter Seymour Bottex, he became a respected figure in Haitian Naïve art. Jean-Baptiste specialized in biblical subjects and scenes of everyday Haitian life, earning recognition both locally through exhibitions at the Centre d’Art and internationally. As noted in Peinture Haïtienne by Marie José Nadal and Gérald Bloncourt, he was a “naïve painter specialized in biblical topics and daily scenes from Haitian life.” Early in his career, Bottex worked alongside the famed Haitian pioneer Philomé Obin. Although Obin’s “Northern School” influence is not strongly reflected in his style, the experience contributed to the refinement of his artistic voice. Jean-Baptiste later established an atelier with his brother S.E. Bottex, where they trained emerging artists and contributed to the development of Haiti’s modern naïve tradition.Jean-Baptiste Bottex remains an important contributor to Haiti’s artistic heritage, known for his evocative storytelling, distinctive naïve style, and dedication to training the next generation of Haitian painters.
