
Etzer Charles (Haitian, 1945-2021) 24"x30" Espoir 2010 Acrylic on Canvas Painting #1DC
Haitian master, the late painter Etzer Charles painted this original 24"x30" acrylic painting on canvas. It is an abstract artwork of the artist's hope for his homeland, Haiti. It is signed in the lower right corner and dated 2010. The painting is in good condition and belongs to a private collector in Paris, France. Etzer Charles was born in Jacmel on June 25, 1945, and died in Paris, France, on February 20, 2021. Etzer did his classical studies at J.M. Henriquez in his hometown and at Port-au-Prince at the Lycée Pétion. He graduated in economics from the Faculty of Law of Port-au-Prince. Etzer started to paint at an early age by watching his brother paint. But it was only In 1962 he took up painting as a self-taught artist. In 1975, he went to France to study Political Science at the University of Paris. Along with a diplomatic career in France, Etzer continued and exhibited his work in painting. In 1986 Etzer Charles participated in founding in Port-au-Prince of the National Asso