Mother with Children

2001

Louisiane Saint Fleurant

Associated Names
Louisiane Saint Fleurant

Artist, Haitian, 1924 - 2005

This is a painting full of vibrant patterns and colors. Four faces are visible, all with brown skin, their facial features indicated with thin, simple lines. At the top of the painting is the largest face, which appears to be in profile, looking upwards. Surrounding this face are three smaller faces, all looking forward at us. The bodies of the people are outlined in thick white lines, and inside the outlines are more colorful patterns similar to the background. The limbs of the people are either not visible or blend into the colorful background. The bright colors of the painting include red, blue, teal, green, yellow, white, and orange. Abstract forms in the bottom left corner suggest animals and a small building, while the shapes of red and white birds appear in the top left and right corners.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Galerie Nader, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (Haiti Eye Care Auction, Washington DC, 1980s); Beverly and John Fox Sullivan, Little Washington, VA; gift 2023 to NGA.

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Inscriptions

across bottom: Louisane Saint fleurant


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