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Emm Valcin
Market Day in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti

Circa Mid 20th Century

$675
£510.56
€596.15
CA$961.31
A$975.36
CHF 557.19
MX$11,809.15
NOK 6,545.87
SEK 6,537.20
DKK 4,456.47

About the Item

One can almost feel the vibrant energy and communal connection in this colorful market scene set along the northern coast of Haiti in the country's second largest city. And yet here the figures, baskets, rooftops, and even the leaves are arranged in an organized, stylized manner. The bright colors and the focus on the gathering and selling goods showcase 20th-century Haitian painter Emm Valcin’s dedication to capturing the richness of Haitian culture and daily activities. Part of a prominent family of Haitian artists, Emm Valcin’s artist relatives include the well-known masters Gerard Valcin, his half-brother Pierre-Joseph Valcin, and nephew Favrange Valcin (Valcin II). As with this painting, Emm Valcin’s most common subjects include market scenes, as well as village life and occasionally Vodou ceremonies. Signature: lower right (photo #5)
  • Creator:
    Emm Valcin (Haitian)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa Mid 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Condition commensurate with age and use. Please review all photos.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1378217513892

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