April 17, 2024
Petion Savain Haitian Haiti Painting Caribbean
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Great old Haitian painting for sale. Includes an old gallery flyer/brochure. The painting looks to be in an original carved frame. Painting is on masonite and image is approximately 8" x 16" with framed dimensions of 12 1/2" x 20 3/4". Great traditional Haiti painting. Petion Savain (February 15, 1906-1973) was a prolific Haitian artist and writer . From Wikipedia: Savain was born in Port-au-Prince and studied at the Haitian School of Agronomy from which received a degree in law. He began painting in his early years and by his early thirties he was also the author of one book, La Case de Damballah . La Case de Damballah was published in 1939 (Imprimerie de L'Etat) and republished in 1970 (Kraus Reprint). The novel also appeared in the 1943 publication Les Oeuvres Nouvelles , Vol. 3 (Edition De La Maison Francaise). Savain eventually became a newspaper columnist, as well as lawyer, teacher, and author. His artistic works, known for their bright colors, have been displayed in numerous art galleries, such as the Corcoran Gallery and the Grand Central and Riverside Museum in New York. [1] Savain died in 1973. [2] Please email any questions before bidding. Painting will be carefully packed and insured. Check my feedback 100%. Posted with eBay Mobile
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