Louis Joseph (1932-2007) - Feldarbeiter / Nader’s Art Galleries
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Louis Joseph (1932–2007), Feldarbeiter / Nader’s Art Galleries, an original oil on canvas in Haitian naive art style from 1970–1980, measuring 20.5 × 25.5 cm, signed lower left, in excellent condition and sold with a profiled wooden frame, origin Haiti with provenance from Nader’s Art Galleries in Port-au-Prince and Santo Domingo.
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Colorful painting by Haitian artist Louis Joseph, executed in the characteristic visual language of Haitian naive art.
Three field workers with wide-brimmed straw hats move through a densely vegetated landscape, using their hoes. The highly stylized figures, vivid colors, and clearly defined planes give the scene an immediate, narrative impact. Especially appealing is the contrast between the strong blues, reds, and greens of the figures and the mountainous landscape in the background.
On the lower left is the signature “Louis Joseph.”
On the back there is still the original gallery label from Nader’s Art Galleries, described as “Palace of Haitian Art,” with the former address 20 Rue Bonne Foi, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The same label also lists the Santo Domingo branch La Atarazana No. 9, Sector Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The preserved gallery label thus documents an immediate connection between the painting and the Haitian art market.
The painting is presented in a profiled wooden frame, whose warm tone effectively complements the painting’s intensive colorfulness.
Artist: Louis Joseph
Subject: Field workers / peasant scene
Style: Haitian naive art
Medium: Oil on canvas
Origin: Haiti
Signature: lower left
Provenance: Nader’s Art Galleries, Port-au-Prince / Santo Domingo – original gallery label on the back
The item will be securely packed and wrapped in bio-foam inside a double-walled carton for DHL shipment.
Colorful painting by Haitian artist Louis Joseph, executed in the characteristic visual language of Haitian naive art.
Three field workers with wide-brimmed straw hats move through a densely vegetated landscape, using their hoes. The highly stylized figures, vivid colors, and clearly defined planes give the scene an immediate, narrative impact. Especially appealing is the contrast between the strong blues, reds, and greens of the figures and the mountainous landscape in the background.
On the lower left is the signature “Louis Joseph.”
On the back there is still the original gallery label from Nader’s Art Galleries, described as “Palace of Haitian Art,” with the former address 20 Rue Bonne Foi, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The same label also lists the Santo Domingo branch La Atarazana No. 9, Sector Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The preserved gallery label thus documents an immediate connection between the painting and the Haitian art market.
The painting is presented in a profiled wooden frame, whose warm tone effectively complements the painting’s intensive colorfulness.
Artist: Louis Joseph
Subject: Field workers / peasant scene
Style: Haitian naive art
Medium: Oil on canvas
Origin: Haiti
Signature: lower left
Provenance: Nader’s Art Galleries, Port-au-Prince / Santo Domingo – original gallery label on the back
The item will be securely packed and wrapped in bio-foam inside a double-walled carton for DHL shipment.
Details
Artist
Louis Joseph (1932-2007)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Feldarbeiter / Nader’s Art Galleries
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Haiti
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
20.5 cm
Width
25.5 cm
Style
Naive Art
Period
1970-1980
