Louines Mentor (Haiti,1936-?) Oil on Canvas Painting, Framed/ Sold

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This captivating vintage oil painting by Haitian artist Louines Mentor, created in the 1980s, beautifully captures the vibrancy and daily … Read more This captivating vintage oil painting by Haitian artist Louines Mentor, created in the 1980s, beautifully captures the vibrancy and daily life of a traditional Haitian village market scene. The composition is rich with color and movement, depicting a group of women engaging in conversation and trade, surrounded by fresh produce and daily essentials. The artist’s meticulous detailing brings each figure to life, from the expressive faces to the patterned garments, enhancing the cultural authenticity of the scene.

Rendered in a signature Haitian folk-art style, the painting features a lively palette of bright reds, blues, and yellows against the backdrop of a white house with lush greenery. It is signed by the artist in the lower left corner and elegantly framed in a gold-gilded frame with a linen mat, adding a refined touch to its presentation. This piece is a stunning representation of Haitian artistry and would make a striking addition to any collection of folk or Caribbean art.

Measures:
21.0" w x 1.5" d x 25.0" h / Inches

In great Vintage condition with typical wear / marks consistent with age.
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Bio
Louinès Mentor was born on November 15, 1936, in St. Louis de Sud, Haiti. He attended classes with the French Friars in Verrettes. In 1964, he first started painting, using Sapolin and a brush of goat hair attached to a quill or broom. His paintings of street scenes and religious subjects remind one of twelfth-century France's tapestries and stained glass windows. He is progressing and growing as a painter.

Mentor usually paints Haitian colorful daily life. One of Mentor's later paintings, a rural scene, was chosen for the front and back covers of the March 1972 issue of the magazine, "Americas," a publication of the Organization of American States (OAS). His paintings belong to the collection of the American producer Jonathan Demme and of the Bryant University, Douglas and Judith Krupp Library in Smithfield, Rhode Island. See less