André V. Dimanche (1901–1988) 30"x12"11" Untitled (King Henri Christophe Bust) 1965 Carved Mahogany Sculpture #1VB Sizes/48"x48" over the objection of higher-ups

over the objection of higher-ups and the local elite

which is signed by the artist in the bottom right corner

Filled with symbolic figures

he founded the Brochette Gallery in Haiti and settled in the United States

He joined the Centre d"art in 1947

André V. Dimanche (1901–1988) 30"x12"11" Untitled (King Henri Christophe Bust) 1965 Carved Mahogany Sculpture #1VB Sizes/48"x48" over the objection of higher-upsThis commanding mahogany bust sculpture depicts King Henri Christophe, one of the founding fathers of Haiti and its first monarch, and was carved by Haitian artist Andr Dimanche in 1965, with his signature "Andr V. Dimanche" at its base. Standing 30 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 11 inches deep, the piece showcases the artist's mastery of figurative wood carving, with richly textured detailing in the royal headwear, facial features, and draped