N. 101878863

Rigaud (XX) - Harvest Under the Tropical Hill (1981)
N. 101878863

Rigaud (XX) - Harvest Under the Tropical Hill (1981)
This vibrant Haitian naïve painting depicts a communal agricultural harvest taking place in a lush tropical landscape. A group of farmers—mostly women dressed in brightly colored garments and headscarves—work together in rows of tall crops, carefully gathering the produce and placing it into large woven baskets.
The composition is rhythmic and structured: the workers are spread across the field in repeating patterns, creating a sense of movement and collective effort. Many figures balance heavy baskets on their heads, a traditional method of carrying goods in rural Caribbean life.
In the background, rolling green hills and stylized palm trees frame the scene beneath a dramatic sunset sky fading from warm orange to deep blue. Small birds fly across the horizon, reinforcing the peaceful rural atmosphere.
The painting celebrates community labor, rural life, and the fertility of the land, themes commonly found in Haitian folk art. Its bold colors, simplified human forms, and decorative vegetation reflect the distinctive naïve style that has become internationally associated with Haitian painting.
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