Carlo Jn-Jacques (1943-1990) 12"x16" Village Scene 1982 Oil on Canvas #65-3-96MFN Artists/Dorleans Raymond Then he begs for rum

Then he begs for rum or cassava melons

made in black

Brésil developed a distinctive style defined by lush vegetation

This is a vintage primitive painting signed by Haitian artist Jacques-Lionel Henry

emphasizing mood and human connection over realism

Carlo Jn-Jacques (1943-1990) 12"x16" Village Scene 1982 Oil on Canvas #65-3-96MFN Artists/Dorleans Raymond Then he begs for rumThis atmospheric village scene by Carlo Jean Jacques captures the rhythm of everyday Haitian life through expressive brushwork and a restrained modernist palette. Painted in 1982, the composition presents figures gathered within a quiet rural setting, where architecture, human presence, and subtle movement merge into a deeply poetic visual narrative. Jean Jacques uses simplified forms, muted earth tones, and textured painterly surfaces to create a