Jasmin Joseph (1923-2005) 34"x12" Tree of Abundance 1966 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1TM Artists/Josue Simon 5" series of black and

5" series of black and white drawings of a portrait of a shadowed boy on a red background made with ink and pencil

Rendered in the artist’s  recognizable modernist style

he offers a timeless vision of beauty and contemplation that continues to captivate collectors and affirm his place in the legacy of Haitian modern art

he is very watchful of detail

Jasmin Joseph (1923-2005) 34"x12" Tree of Abundance 1966 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1TM Artists/Josue Simon 5" series of black andThis 1966 oil on board by Jasmin Joseph presents a single winding tree heavy with an abundance of fruit and vegetables, from persimmons, pears, and pomegranates to ears of corn, bananas, a pineapple, and a purple eggplant, each rendered with careful attention to color and texture against a pale sky. The vertical, densely packed composition reflects Joseph's close observation of the natural world and his gift for narrative detail, qualities that made