Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x18" Sailboats at Sea c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #4RS 32" X 24" 5" series of drawings of

5" series of drawings of the portrait of a pregnant woman praying the Virgen Guadaloupe made with colored ink and pencil

opening the doors of the Centre d’Art to him

Antoine was born in Cap Haitian in 1929 and died in 1992

Leontus was known for his meticulous technique and balanced compositions that bridged folk sensibility and delicate art sophistication

Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x18" Sailboats at Sea c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #4RS 32" X 24" 5" series of drawings ofThis vibrant seascape by Haitian artist Raoul Viard depicts sailboats gliding across calm coastal waters under a luminous sky. A red hulled boat anchors the foreground while additional sails recede into the distance, creating depth and movement within the composition. Viards expressive brushwork and fluid handling of paint capture the motion of the sea and the shifting light across the water. The composition balances warm tones in the sky with cool