Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP 12"x9.50" and flattened architectural planes—demonstrates the

and flattened architectural planes—demonstrates the aesthetic vocabulary that defined his mature period in the late 1970s

harmonious hues and the typical sincerity of Haitian folks expression" says Gerald Alexis about Castera's art in his book "Peintres Haitiens"

Offered unstretched and unframed

One of Haiti's most distinctive self-taught painters

This painting represents a family of cats in a lushing forest

Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP 12"x9.50" and flattened architectural planes—demonstrates theThis beautiful painting by Haitian artist Lafortune Felix portrays three figures in a natural setting framed by lush, flowering bushes. At the center, a man in a bright yellow shirt and green pants stands over another figure lying on the ground, holding a hammer and a stick in a tense, dynamic posture. To the right, a woman stretches out a cloth, as if engaged in daily work. The earthy tones of the background contrast with the vibrant flowers,