
Description
La Ratroche giclee painting signed Arijac, c. 1960's. La Ratroche is an area of Gonaives Bay, Haiti, where the artist was born.
Hand carved wood frame has some separation and paint loss.
Canvas measures 20" height x 16" width
Framed measures 25.4" height x 21.6" width x 1.8" depth.
ARIJAC, Harry Jacques was born on August 11, 1937, in Gonaives, Haiti. After completing his secondary studies, Arijac studied architecture with the International Correspondence School. From 1962 to 1963, he was a draftsman with the research department of architect Sacha Thebaud and was employed by the Agriculture Department's school construction division from 1962 to 1975. In 1965 he exhibited his first works at the American Institute, then in 1967 at the French Institute and the Sao Paulo biennial. In 1975 he participated in several exhibitions in New York. Arijac's work is on permanent exhibit at the ruelle Nazon in Port-au-Prince. Sacha Thebaud taught Arijac to paint with the encaustic method, using a mixture of beeswax, turpentine, and pigment, a technique in wide use from the time of Alexander the Great to the seventh century A.D. He exhibited in 1965 with the Haitian-American Institute. He also exhibited in Haiti, New York at Wolfe International, in Italy, and the USA.
References: La Peinture Haitienne by Marie-José Nadal & Gérald Bloncourt, Edition Nathan Peintres
Haitiens by Gerald Alexis, Edition Cercle d'Art.
Condition: Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
Dimensions:
Height: 25.4 in.
Width: 21.6 in.
Depth: 1.8 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: Haiti
Materials: Paint, Wood
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Hand carved wood frame has some separation and paint loss.
Canvas measures 20" height x 16" width
Framed measures 25.4" height x 21.6" width x 1.8" depth.
ARIJAC, Harry Jacques was born on August 11, 1937, in Gonaives, Haiti. After completing his secondary studies, Arijac studied architecture with the International Correspondence School. From 1962 to 1963, he was a draftsman with the research department of architect Sacha Thebaud and was employed by the Agriculture Department's school construction division from 1962 to 1975. In 1965 he exhibited his first works at the American Institute, then in 1967 at the French Institute and the Sao Paulo biennial. In 1975 he participated in several exhibitions in New York. Arijac's work is on permanent exhibit at the ruelle Nazon in Port-au-Prince. Sacha Thebaud taught Arijac to paint with the encaustic method, using a mixture of beeswax, turpentine, and pigment, a technique in wide use from the time of Alexander the Great to the seventh century A.D. He exhibited in 1965 with the Haitian-American Institute. He also exhibited in Haiti, New York at Wolfe International, in Italy, and the USA.
References: La Peinture Haitienne by Marie-José Nadal & Gérald Bloncourt, Edition Nathan Peintres
Haitiens by Gerald Alexis, Edition Cercle d'Art.
Condition: Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
Dimensions:
Height: 25.4 in.
Width: 21.6 in.
Depth: 1.8 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: Haiti
Materials: Paint, Wood
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1960s "La Ratroche" Haitian Giclee Painting Signed Arijac
Estimate $1,980-$5,930
Starting Price
$950
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