Bernard Sejourne (1947-1994) 30"x24" The Yellow Face Abstract Figure 1989 Acrylic on Board Unframed Painting #17-3-96GSN-HA
Bernard Sejourne (1947-1994) 30"x24" The Yellow Face Abstract Figure 1989 Acrylic on Board Unframed Painting #17-3-96GSN-HA
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Description
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This original acrylic on board by Bernard Séjourné, titled Yellow Face, presents a refined abstract composition centered on a stylized human figure rendered in luminous, sculptural form. The elongated face, simplified features, and closed eyes evoke a sense of calm introspection, while the surrounding circular forms introduce a symbolic and rhythmic structure.
Séjourné’s distinctive approach blends figuration and abstraction, using soft tonal transitions and carefully balanced shapes to create a harmonious visual field. The dominant yellow form, both radiant and restrained, anchors the composition, while contrasting spheres in green and red introduce depth and visual tension. Spiral motifs subtly integrated within the forms suggest continuity, movement, and inner energy, reinforcing the meditative quality of the work.
Executed in 1989, this painting reflects Séjourné’s mature exploration of form and symbolism within modern Haitian art. The work demonstrates his ability to reduce the human figure to essential shapes while maintaining emotional presence and visual sophistication. It holds strong appeal for collectors interested in Haitian modernism, abstraction, and sculptural painting.
The work is in good overall condition, with a well-preserved surface and stable support. Minor wear and light markings on the verso are consistent with age and do not affect the visual presentation.
Provenance includes Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery, and a certificate of authenticity will be issued.
About this artist
About this artist
Bernard Séjourné (1947–1994) was a Haitian painter and sculptor born in Port-au-Prince and a leading figure of the School of Beauty, a movement celebrating women as symbols of elegance and grace. His refined Haitian paintings often depict graceful female figures and flowers rendered with fluid lines and harmonious color. Working primarily with acrylic on large Masonite panels, Séjourné created compositions that balance cool tonalities with vibrant tropical hues, giving his work rhythm and movement. Art historian Gérald Alexis noted in Peintres Haïtiens(2000) that Séjourné’s mastery of space and volume produces works approaching abstraction. His paintings were exhibited internationally, including the Festival of Black Art in Dakar (1966) and Expo 67 in Montreal, and remain highly sought after by collectors of modern Haitian art
