Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP 12"x9.50" harmonious hues and the typical

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

was known for his vivid depictions of spirituality and folklore

Although not formally initiated

created circa 1960 by renowned Haitian artist Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue (1930–1996)

One of Haiti's most distinctive self-taught painters

Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP 12"x9.50" harmonious hues and the typicalThis 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,