Fernand Pierre Naive Haiti Haitian 14 Diff Animals Pink Dragon Wall Hanging 1972

Description: Unfortunately, the left lower corner of the frame is chipped. Someone could replace or repair the wood on that side will reflect in the price.(see pics) Fernand Pierre size: 37x13 inches approximately oil on board Signed Pierre born in Carrefour, an infamous slum near Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1919 and died in 2002 His career began as a carver of wood, when he fashioned small animals and other small wares for sale. In 1947 he was discovered by the Centre d'Art where he continued with his ceramic studies. Later, he started painting and established his reputation as one of the founding fathers of Haitian naive art. His works have been exhibited in numerous countries around the world The artist's work gradually evolved from naturalistic into voodoo themes such as the loa "Sirene" - a variation of Erzulie - as he aged and his work matured. These mermaids, along with his luxuriant trees with flowers and fruit, are the themes most valued by collectors Fernand Pierre is one of the five seminal artists who painted the world-renowned murals of the St-Trinite Cathedral in Port-au-Prince in 1951, a masterpiece of naive art documented in many books and articles on this subject. His works are treasured by collectors worldwide Shipping to continental USA and eBay international shipping

Price: 497 USD

Location: Hingham, Massachusetts

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