Lamarre Sanon 20"x30" Funeral Procession in the Haitian Countryside 1994 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1CZ
Lamarre Sanon 20"x30" Funeral Procession in the Haitian Countryside 1994 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1CZ
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Painted in 1994, this vibrant oil on canvas by Haitian artist Lamarre Sanon captures a sweeping rural panorama animated by a ceremonial funeral procession moving through lush, patterned fields. Sanon’s finely detailed landscape unfolds in rhythmic layers—rolling green hills, flowering vegetation, tin-roofed village homes, and distant mountains—while a crowd carries coffins along winding pathways, creating a powerful narrative of community, tradition, and collective memory. At left, a circular gathering scene adds cultural depth and visual balance, reinforcing the painting’s sense of Haitian daily life infused with ritual and social unity. With its strong decorative appeal, rich color harmonies, and lively storytelling, this artwork offers exceptional wall presence and makes a compelling focal piece for collectors seeking an authentic, museum-worthy example of Haitian narrative landscape painting. This painting comes from the collection of a collector in Canada and will be shipped directly from that collection. A Certificate of Authenticity will be issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery upon purchase.
About this artist
About this artist
Lamarre Sanon (born August 2, 1954, Jacmel, Haiti) is a Haitian painter and the younger brother of artist Roosevelt Sanon. After attending Moya College in Jacmel, he began painting in 1973 under the guidance of Marcsene Montprimier. Working in a “primitive” (self-taught, folk) style, Sanon developed a direct, vibrant visual language characterized by simplified forms, strong narrative clarity, and expressive color. Sanon’s palette is especially recognizable for its bold use of red, yellow, and green, which energize his compositions and give his paintings a distinctive visual identity. His work reflects the spirit of Jacmel’s artistic tradition and contributes to the broader Haitian naïve and folk art movement. His biography is referenced in Haiti Voodoo Kingdom Riviera by John Allen Franciscus (1980), which notes his early formation and artistic direction.
