Pierre-Joseph Valcin (1925-2000) 18"x24" Outdoor Cooking c1980 Acrylic on Canvas #1TP Artists/Dostaly Emmanuel Sanon’s painterly approach emphasizes texture

Sanon’s painterly approach emphasizes texture and tonal depth

This 8"x21" original painting is signed by one of the most famous Haitian women painters

Castera studied under Angel Botello Barros in San Juan

The heretic characters of her paintings

depicting Haitian life with simplified forms

Pierre-Joseph Valcin (1925-2000) 18"x24" Outdoor Cooking c1980 Acrylic on Canvas #1TP Artists/Dostaly Emmanuel Sanon’s painterly approach emphasizes textureThis painting by Haitian artist Pierre Joseph Valcin depicts a lively communal gathering beneath the shade of large trees. At the center of the scene, a pot of food cooks over an open fire while women in colorful dresses and headscarves engage in conversation nearby. To the right, men wearing straw hats play drums, adding rhythm to the atmosphere, while a child holds a goat on a rope. The bright colors, expressive figures, and festive setting