Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x18" Sailboats at Sea c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #4RS Artists/Chery Jacques-Richard in his book Peintres Haitiens

in his book Peintres Haitiens

He is one of the main contributors to the Saint Soleil art movement

This is an original 32"x22

coastal fishing

His palette is especially noted for its nuanced range of greens and blues

Raoul Viard (1921-1984) 24" x18" Sailboats at Sea c.1970s Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #4RS Artists/Chery Jacques-Richard in his book Peintres HaitiensThis vibrant seascape by Haitian artist Raoul Viard depicts sailboats gliding across calm coastal waters under a luminous sky. A red hulled boat anchors the foreground while additional sails recede into the distance, creating depth and movement within the composition. Viards expressive brushwork and fluid handling of paint capture the motion of the sea and the shifting light across the water. The composition balances warm tones in the sky with cool