Salnave Philippe Auguste (1908-1989) 30"x20" Female Portrait with Floral Crown 1981 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1YN 40"x53" and trees in many of

and trees in many of his paintings

It represents a scene of merchants

Collectors searching for Haitian oil paintings frequently seek works depicting rural life

signed & dated December 1939

Salnave Philippe Auguste (1908-1989) 30"x20" Female Portrait with Floral Crown 1981 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1YN 40"x53" and trees in many ofThis vibrant oil painting by Haitian artist Philippe Auguste captures the joyful essence of Haitian modernist folk expression. The composition features a smiling female figure, her head adorned with an elaborate floral crown of tropical blooms rendered in vivid reds, purples, and greens. The earthy tones of her figure contrast beautifully with the textured background, emphasizing Augustes mastery of color harmony and symbolic balance. Executed in