Cap Haitien’s cock’s fight — Haitian Naïve School (20th/21st century) Oil on canvas This vibrant work is a compelling example of Haitian naïve painting, celebrated for its expressive storytelling, bold color palette, and strong sense of community. The composition presents a dense gathering of figures surrounding a central scene of everyday life, where two men interact in the foreground amid chickens, suggesting a rural or market setting. Rendered with simplified forms and rhythmic repetition, the artist prioritizes collective energy over individual portraiture, creating a powerful visual impression of shared experience and social connection. Warm earth tones and bright blues and yellows animate the crowd, while the flattened perspective and stylized figures are characteristic of the Haitian popular art tradition. The painting captures the spirit of communal life — lively, intimate, and deeply human — making it both a visually striking piece and a culturally resonant work for collectors of Caribbean or folk-inspired art. Couriered Keywords: Haïti, Ayiti, Haiti