Louverture Poisson (1914-1985) 24"x20" Portrait of an Elder with Pipe c1970 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1YN 10"x8.5" This monumental 2017 abstract expressionist

This monumental 2017 abstract expressionist painting by Mario Benjamin is a commanding example of Haitian contemporary art

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The artist’s distinctive style shines through in the highly detailed clothing

tiny rip on the upper right corner

Louverture Poisson (1914-1985) 24"x20" Portrait of an Elder with Pipe c1970 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1YN 10"x8.5" This monumental 2017 abstract expressionistThis striking original oil painting by Louverture Poisson, one of Haitis most respected artists, portrays the quiet dignity and inner strength of an elder man smoking a pipe. Executed in warm, earthy tones, the portrait highlights Poissons mastery of light and shadow (chiaroscuro) and his ability to capture deep emotion through subtle brushwork. The artists painterly technique and thoughtful composition lend a timeless, contemplative quality to the