Joseph-Jean Laurent (Haitian, 1893-1976) 16"x24" To The Market 1970's Watercolor on Paper Framed Under Glass #2MFN Artists/Desir Wilson especially the beginning of the

especially the beginning of the 19th century

Although flags may have been made in West Africa before the arrival of Europeans

As art historian Gérald Alexis notes in Peintres Haïtiens

The floral blue dress and subtle jewelry add charm and cultural character

one of the most influential institutions in Haitian art history

Joseph-Jean Laurent (Haitian, 1893-1976) 16"x24" To The Market 1970's Watercolor on Paper Framed Under Glass #2MFN Artists/Desir Wilson especially the beginning of theJoseph Jean Laurent, the late self taught renowned Haitian painter, created this beautiful, colorful 16"x 24" watercolor of a rural scene on paper. The artwork is framed under glass and from the private collection of Myriam F. Nader. It is in good condition. Joseph Jean Laurent was born in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti, in 1893 and died in 1976. A self taught painter, he worked as a tailor in Port au Prince and Grande Rivire du Nord before beginning to