Paul Beauvoir (1932-1972) 30"x24" Casas Óleo sobre lienzo #1-2-95MIA
Paul Beauvoir (1932-1972) 30"x24" Casas Óleo sobre lienzo #1-2-95MIA
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Description
Description
This original oil on board by Haitian artist Paul Beauvoir presents a dynamic village scene rendered through bold color fields and expressive line. Stylized figures engage in daily activity within a network of houses, balconies, and narrow pathways that guide the viewer through the composition. Beauvoir’s approach blends abstraction and figuration, using strong outlines and layered washes of ochre, brown, and blue to create rhythm and depth. The elongated format enhances the panoramic quality of the scene, reinforcing its visual impact. Executed in 1987, the work reflects Beauvoir’s interpretation of Haitian daily life through modern, graphic simplification. It remains highly appealing to collectors of contemporary Haitian painting. From a private collection in Connecticut, from which it will be shipped. A certificate of authenticity will be issued.
About this artist
About this artist
Paul Beauvoir (Haitian, 1932–1972) played an essential role in the development of modern Haitian painting. His work, though rooted in figurative forms, is primarily a study of color—where shades of orange, yellow, and blue dominate and interact with rhythmic harmony. Strong lines and luminous backgrounds create a sense of balance and movement, defining his distinctive impressionist-inspired style. Beauvoir was associated with both the Centre d’Art and the Foyer des Arts Plastiques, two pivotal institutions that shaped the evolution of contemporary Haitian art. His compositions often draw on scenes of Haitian daily life, transformed through vivid color and form to evoke emotion and atmosphere. As art historian Gérald Alexis notes in Peintres Haïtiens (Éditions Cercle d’Art, 2000), “Using referential forms of Haitian daily life, his work is chiefly based on color effects.” Beauvoir’s refined approach and mastery of chromatic balance continue to influence collectors and artists alike. Explore Paul Beauvoir’s life, legacy, and available artworks through Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery, the leading source for modern and contemporary Haitian art.
