Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 16"x24" Sailboats at Night Harbor c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #5RS Quisqueya Mon reve d'une nouvelle Haiti titled "Shaman" 23"h x 7"w

titled "Shaman" 23"h x 7"w x 6"d

Bien-Aimé Sylvain is recognized as an important figure in the post-Centre d’Art generation who helped preserve and expand the language of Haitian naïve art

elegant structures embody the poetic aspect of his religion rather than its austere spiritual grandeur

signed prominently in the lower right corner

and Dieudonné Cédor

Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 16"x24" Sailboats at Night Harbor c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #5RS Quisqueya Mon reve d'une nouvelle Haiti titled "Shaman" 23"h x 7"wThis dramatic nocturnal seascape by Haitian artist Raoul Viard depicts sailboats illuminated against a dark harbor sky. Painted in oil on canvas, the composition captures the contrast between glowing sails and the surrounding night atmosphere, creating a sense of movement and intensity across the water. Viards expressive brushwork and bold palette bring energy to the scene, with reflections of red, yellow, and white shimmering across the water's