Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP 12"x9.50" was known for his vivid

was known for his vivid depictions of spirituality and folklore

created circa 1960 by renowned Haitian artist Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue (1930–1996)

and sacred transformation

This painting represents a family of cats in a lushing forest

One of Haiti's most distinctive self-taught painters

Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP 12"x9.50" was known for his vividThis 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,