Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) 30"x24" Vodou Ceremony With Veve 1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1MC Genres/Nude Scenes and carefully balanced architectural forms

and carefully balanced architectural forms inspired by the historic streets of Cap-Haïtien

in 1971 in France

Haiti's February 2007 carnival was dedicated to him and embraced the theme Solèy Leve (Risen Sun) to evoke the Saint-Soleil movement he co-created

This original oil on board by Haitian artist Philippe Vieux depicts two women among clay jars in a lush

bold color

Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) 30"x24" Vodou Ceremony With Veve 1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1MC Genres/Nude Scenes and carefully balanced architectural formsThis striking oil painting by Haitian master Prfte Duffaut depicts a Haitian Vodou ceremony centered around a sacred fire surrounded by ritual veve symbols. A towering symbolic figure rises above the flames while ceremonial objects, bottles, drums, and offerings are arranged within the ritual space. Groups of figures gathered along surrounding terraces appear to witness the ceremony, creating a layered and dramatic narrative that reflects the