Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x16" Harbor Scene with Sailboats 1980s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1LW Artists/Dambreville Claude and handcrafted mixed media works

and handcrafted mixed media works

and intricate symbolic details to create a compelling narrative filled with mystery

His two names each embody a different art style: Yves Michaud focuses on the social situation of Haiti and paints realistic human figures

then studied painting and sculpture at the Industrial School of Port-au-Prince under the painter Humberman Charles

and although the corners of the painting are torn due to its age

Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x16" Harbor Scene with Sailboats 1980s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1LW Artists/Dambreville Claude and handcrafted mixed media worksThis original oil on canvas by Haitian artist Raoul Viard presents a luminous harbor scene animated by sailboats and shimmering water. The composition captures a tranquil coastal moment, where anchored boats and distant shoreline are rendered through expressive brushwork and vibrant color. Viards painterly technique emphasizes light and atmosphere, using layered strokes of blue, green, and warm ochre to reflect the movement of water and sky. The