
Andre Pierre (Haitian, 1914-2005) Vodou Ceremony Unframed Oil on Board Painting 24"h x 36"w #6-2-95GSN-NY
An unframed 24"x36" oil on board painting depicting a voodoo ceremony, signed by the renowned Haitian artist André Pierre, is available to enhance your art collection. The overall condition is good, with minor scratches present. Please note that the upper and lower right corners are missing, but these imperfections can be easily concealed under a frame. This piece comes from the private art collection of Georges S. Nader in New York. André Pierre was a prominent artist of the second generation and is regarded as the spiritual heir to the legendary Hector Hyppolite. Collectors and journalists from around the world visited him in the modest hut where he created lovingly detailed portraits of the gods in the Vodou pantheon by the light of an oil lamp. His mission was to elevate Vodou to a level of respect comparable to that of other major religions. His insights on Vodou and life were wise and sophisticated, often accompanied by his signature subterranean chuckle. Do you own a piece o