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SINCE 1974

A Haitian Art Gallery

HAITIAN ART: FOOD FOR THE SPIRIT©
This is Room 45. Haitian Art by Jean Baptiste-Jean

Jean-Baptiste Jean was born on April 21, 1953 in Cap Haitien. In 1970, he began painting in the atelier of Philome Obin and in 1971, became associated with Le Centre d'Art in Port-au-Prince. He was one of the best of the Third Generation of Northern School artists, portraying the everyday events of life in and around Cap Haitian, especially the gingerbread architecture, with fidelity and humor.

He passed away prematurely in 2002.

#2773 Jean Baptiste Jean
20x24" Oil on masonite
"Noel"
1990 $1800 framed in painted wood.
SALE $1000

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#258 Jean Baptiste Jean
20x24" Oil on masonite
"Lekol"
1984 $3500 framed in painted wood.
#2623 Jean-Baptiste Jean
24x36" Oil on masonite
"Mariage" ca.1986
$2000 Framed in gold

SOLD November 2008
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