Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP 50"x50" He is a self-taught artist

He is a self-taught artist who started to paint in 1974 in the primitive style

paralleling his literary practice

for the Société Misereor of Aix-la-Chapelle in Germany

and everyday scenes with a unique artistic vision that makes his work instantly recognizable

This work comes from a private collection in North Carolina

Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP 50"x50" He is a self-taught artistThis beautiful painting by Haitian artist Lafortune Felix portrays three figures in a natural setting framed by lush, flowering bushes. At the center, a man in a bright yellow shirt and green pants stands over another figure lying on the ground, holding a hammer and a stick in a tense, dynamic posture. To the right, a woman stretches out a cloth, as if engaged in daily work. The earthy tones of the background contrast with the vibrant flowers,