Prefete Duffaut, Original Oil on Canvas, Imaginary Haitian City, Signed:
A dazzling oil on canvas by celebrated Haitian artist Prefete Duffaut, this vibrant composition explodes with color, rhythm, and movement. The painting depicts Duffaut’s signature fantastical cityscapes, where brightly painted houses climb steep hillsides, winding stairways teem with figures, and arched bridges connect lively neighborhoods above a sparkling blue harbor filled with sailing boats. Every inch of the work is alive with energy, reflecting the joyful, utopian vision for which Duffaut is renowned. Prefete Duffaut is considered one of the masters of Haitian art and a central figure of the Haitian naive movement. Born in Jacmel, Duffaut’s unique style was deeply influenced by his spiritual beliefs and visions, leading him to create dreamlike cities that combine reality with imagination. His works are housed in major museum collections worldwide, including the Musee d’Art Haitien in Port-au-Prince and the Milwaukee Art Museum, and he was a key contributor to the murals of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-au-Prince. This striking example of Duffaut’s celebrated style offers collectors not only a beautiful work of art but also an important piece of Haitian cultural history. Signature on lower center.
Artist: Prefete Duffaut (Haitian 1923-2012)
Dimensions: 41.75″L x 31.75″H
Country of Origin: Haiti
Condition
Age related wear.
