Haitian Artist Robert Saint-Brice Abstract Voodoo Apparition "Le Roi-Soleil" The Sun God 1966

Fine Art : Haitian

 

A voodoo inspired painting by Haitian artist, Robert Saint-Brice. The large figure is a symbol for an apparition of the Sun God - Le Roi Soleil.

Inscribed on the back is, "Le Roi-Soleil", with PAC UAAA 578.

Robert Saint-Brice was born in Petion-Ville, Haiti in 1893. He was raised Episcopalian, but eventually turned to voodoo and became a houngan (voodoo priest). St. Brice did not begin to paint till after the age of 50 when he was introduced to the work of the French Impressionists. St. Brice is among the elite of Haitian artists whose art is immediately inspired from voodoo, and his came directly from his dreams. His work is expressive, truly original, and highly prized. Robert Saint-Brice died in 1973.

DETAILS

Oil on masonite, 21" x 34 1/2", wood frame stained brown.

CONDITION

FINE - no flaws detected

Package will be shipped via UPS, insurance optional. Package weighs 12 lbs.

No International shipping as it is over sized.

Item ID: ART-000015

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