Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 16"x24" Sailboats at Night Harbor c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #5RS 10"x20" suggesting fractured consciousness

suggesting fractured consciousness

a graceful figure in white releases a dove into the air—a quiet

He exhibited in Guadeloupe

In In the Fields

daily life unfolds beneath palm trees and tropical vegetation

Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 16"x24" Sailboats at Night Harbor c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #5RS 10"x20" suggesting fractured consciousnessThis dramatic nocturnal seascape by Haitian artist Raoul Viard depicts sailboats illuminated against a dark harbor sky. Painted in oil on canvas, the composition captures the contrast between glowing sails and the surrounding night atmosphere, creating a sense of movement and intensity across the water. Viards expressive brushwork and bold palette bring energy to the scene, with reflections of red, yellow, and white shimmering across the water's