Description

This original oil on canvas by celebrated Haitian artist Eddy Moïse (b. 1948) captures a quintessential scene of rural Haitian life. The composition features a traditional thatched-roof caille nestled among lush, oversized tropical foliage. A lone female figure in a bright blue dress and orange headscarf stands in the foreground, providing a human element that anchors the vast, mountainous landscape behind her.

Moïse’s signature style is on full display here, characterized by an extraordinary impasto technique. The paint is applied with thick, rhythmic palette knife strokes, creating a sculptural, three-dimensional surface that catches the light and brings the verdant greenery to life. The palette is a rich tapestry of emerald greens, earthy ochres, and deep blues, set against a churning, textured sky that suggests the humid atmosphere of the Caribbean.

Key Features:

• Artist: Eddy Moïse (Signed lower left and verso)

• Medium: Oil on Canvas

• Dimensions: H:28in W:20in framed

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; the heavy impasto is well-preserved.

• Provenance: Verso includes the artist's signature, dimensions, and the inventory number "#94."

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