Simeon Michel 12"x16" Market by the Harbor 1996 Oil on Canvas Painting #1MFN Genres/Rural Scenes Ralph Chapoteau is a well

Ralph Chapoteau is a well known Haitian painter born on September 16

Represented in important museum and private collections worldwide

where his work received immediate recognition

“ Conforming to the tradition touching upon the depictions of paradise

and fearless use of vivid color

Simeon Michel 12"x16" Market by the Harbor 1996 Oil on Canvas Painting #1MFN Genres/Rural Scenes Ralph Chapoteau is a wellMarket by the Harbor by Simon Michel is a vibrant oil on canvas that captures the energy and rhythm of daily life along Haitis coastline. Set against a tranquil expanse of blue water, the composition depicts vendors, laborers, and townspeople engaged in commerce and conversation, transforming an ordinary waterfront scene into a rich celebration of community, work, and cultural tradition. Known for his ability to document everyday Haitian life with