Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 16"x24" Sailboats at Night Harbor c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #5RS Sizes/12"x16" he became a leading voice

he became a leading voice in Haitian literature and is often referred to as the father of Haitian letters

He continued in Port-au-Prince at the Saint-Louis de Gonzague institution

This original 30"x 24" oil on canvas painting

creating a natural rhythm that guides the eye through the scene

Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 16"x24" Sailboats at Night Harbor c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #5RS Sizes/12"x16" he became a leading voiceThis 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