Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x16" Harbor Scene with Sailboats 1980s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1LW Artists/Jean-Louis Ernst This is a primitive vintage

This is a primitive vintage painting signed by the Haitian artist Fritz Charles

peasants and their huts

He quickly developed a personal naïve style that moves fluidly between symbolic abstraction and narrative expression

Rich color contrast and expressive brushwork create depth and visual impact

and reports following the 2010 earthquake suggested that a comparatively small percentage of these houses suffered partial or total collapse

Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x16" Harbor Scene with Sailboats 1980s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1LW Artists/Jean-Louis Ernst This is a primitive vintageThis original oil on canvas by Haitian artist Raoul Viard presents a luminous harbor scene animated by sailboats and shimmering water. The composition captures a tranquil coastal moment, where anchored boats and distant shoreline are rendered through expressive brushwork and vibrant color. Viards painterly technique emphasizes light and atmosphere, using layered strokes of blue, green, and warm ochre to reflect the movement of water and sky. The