Paul Beauvoir (1932-1972) 20"x16" Village Scene c1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #2YN
Paul Beauvoir (1932-1972) 20"x16" Village Scene c1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #2YN
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This original oil on acrylic painting by Paul Beauvoir (Haitian, 1932–1972) captures a vibrant Haitian village bathed in warm tones of yellow, orange, and red. With bold black outlines and geometric rooftops, Beauvoir translates everyday life into a rhythmic composition of color and form. The figure of a lone woman walking through the narrow streets adds a poetic human touch to the scene's structured harmony. Beauvoir’s work exemplifies the evolution of modern Haitian art, where figurative elements meet a masterful study of light and chromatic energy. His paintings are instantly recognizable for their strong demarcation lines and luminous palettes that blend abstraction with cultural familiarity. This artwork comes from a prestigious private collection in the Dominican Republic and remains unframed and in excellent condition. Upon purchase, we will issue an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA). A striking representation of Beauvoir’s distinctive visual language, Village Scene embodies both the rhythm of Haitian life and the artist’s refined command of color.
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.
