Rose-Marie Desruisseau (Haitian, 1933-1988) 36"x24" Duality 1970 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1AB Category/Haitian Female Painters/Garoute A jury of eminent figures

A jury of eminent figures in Haitian art chose one of her paintings

This artwork is from the private collection of Georges S

Aristhène’s approach emphasizes narrative clarity and spatial depth

the painting assembles an extraordinary gathering of iconic literary figures within a symbolic reinterpretation of the Last Supper

and soft shadows immerse the viewer in a peaceful rural environment where nature and daily life exist in harmony

Rose-Marie Desruisseau (Haitian, 1933-1988) 36"x24" Duality 1970 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1AB Category/Haitian Female Painters/Garoute A jury of eminent figuresDuality by Rose Marie Desruisseau is a striking figurative composition exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and human duality through the artist's distinctive blend of symbolism and modernist form. A split visage unites contrasting elements of light and darkness, masculine and feminine energies, creating a powerful meditation on the complexity of the human experience. Known for her imaginative visual language and sophisticated use of color,