Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x16" Harbor Scene with Sailboats 1980s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1LW Artists/Jean-Louis Ernst Rich color contrast and expressive

Rich color contrast and expressive brushwork create depth and visual impact

R Jean-Louis is a Haitian artist who started to paint after the 1980s

the late Haitian master

where he was made an honorary citizen of Montreal

made with ink and pencil

Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x16" Harbor Scene with Sailboats 1980s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1LW Artists/Jean-Louis Ernst Rich color contrast and expressiveThis 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