Haitian Painting of a Tropical Scene, Joseph Jean Laurent

Brightly colored gilt-framed painting of a tropical scene with figures under orange trees, birds in flowered trees, and palm trees against a bright blue sky, by Joseph Jean Laurent, signed on painting surface.

Joseph Jean Laurent (1893-1976) was a Haitian painter born in Croix-des-Bouquets who worked as a tailor, and began painting at 72 after retirement.

Artwork 47.75"h x 23.5"w, 51.5"h x 27.5"w framed