Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue (1930-1996) 20"x24" Sailboat by the Shore c1960 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1BN Artists/Louissaint Michel and distant water

and distant water

defining his distinctive impressionist-inspired style

His balanced interplay of light and form transforms the natural scene into a lyrical celebration of beauty and tranquility

reflecting Grégoire’s playful yet orderly approach to form and movement

William Calfee

Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue (1930-1996) 20"x24" Sailboat by the Shore c1960 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1BN Artists/Louissaint Michel and distant waterThis original oil on board painting, created circa 1960 by renowned Haitian artist Jacques Enguerrand Gourgue (19301996), depicts a tranquil coastal scene with a man beside a sailboat under brilliant Caribbean light. Gourgues characteristic use of bold color, textured surface, and mystical atmosphere reveals his mastery of form and symbolism. A leading figure in Haitian modern art, Gourgue was one of the most acclaimed artists of the Centre dArt