"Dambreville's work is essentially based on the play of shadow and light" (Peintres Haitiens by Gerald Alexis)
creating an atmosphere of ceremony and mystical presence associated with Erzulie in Haitian spiritual tradition
reminiscent of those in El Greco's works
He studied accounting and worked for months as a trainee at the "Haiti Journal" newspaper
duly signed by the late noted Haitian Gesner Armand
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) 39.75"x29.50" Imaginary City 1979 Oil on Canvas Framed Painting#20SS Category/Haitian Art Spotlight "Dambreville's work is essentially basedPrefete Duffaut, the late Haitian contemporary renowned master, signed and dated this vintage artwork in 1979. It is in good condition, framed, and belongs to a private collector from Caracas, Venezuela where it will be shipped from. Our art gallery will issue a certificate of authenticity upon purchase. Prfte Duffaut is a contemporary artist who creates mystical and detailed work, often devoted to a pantheon of Vodou spirits, which are widely