Andre Labbe (1950-2021) 20" x16" River Scene with Figures c1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1LW Category/Haitian Artists in the Diaspora/Labossiere and the provenance is a

and the provenance is a private art collector in the United States

bridging faith

He was a charming and submissive painter who seemed to have no conception of the environment worl: of life he took snapshots

participating in a sacred ritual as offerings float upon a decorated boat in the water

the painting is an outstanding example of modern Haitian art

Andre Labbe (1950-2021) 20" x16" River Scene with Figures c1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1LW Category/Haitian Artists in the Diaspora/Labossiere and the provenance is aThis original oil on canvas by Haitian artist A. Labb presents a vivid river scene animated by figures engaged in daily activity. Set within a lush tropical landscape, the composition captures a moment of communal life as figures gather along the water, washing, carrying goods, and interacting within the natural environment. Labbs expressive brushwork and rich impasto create a dynamic surface, where vibrant greens, deep blues, and warm earth tones