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Joseph Thony Moises Haitian Painting, Circa 1950's, The Shoe Seller

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Joseph Thony Moises (TiTonton) (b. 1933 -?) - Haitian Artist Medium: Original Oil on Canvas. Subject: The Shoe Seller. Created: Circa 1950's. Painting Measures: 20"h x 16"w Frame Measures: 22"h x 18"w The work is in excellent condition with no damage. Joseph Thony (“TiTonton”) Moïse was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on June 18, 1933. He began working as an artist in 1952 at the age of 19, studying at the Center d'Art in Port-au-Prince under the guidance of Dewitt Peters, where he met and worked alongside Normil, Lazare, Obas and other great Haitian artists; continuing his education at “Foyer Des Arts Plastiques” with a group of friends. The artist’s best-known painting is Dechoukaj (Uprooting), which depicts the jubilation of the Haitian people at the end of the Duvalier regime in 1986 and hung for many years in the office of the Haitian Prime Minister. Moïse participated in numerous art exhibitions in Haiti, the United States, Canada and other countries, including at the Suski Gallery and Rutgers University. His work has been recognized in the New York Times; and one of his paintings, of the Haitian flag, was presented as a gift to President George W. Bush. Moïse worked mainly with watercolors and oil on masonite, addressing local traditions, ceremonies and social themes. He was also a noted musician and singer. Joseph Thony (“TiTonton”) Moïse died on August 8, 2013.
  • Creator:
    Joseph Thony Moise (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
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  • Seller Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: P67471stDibs: LU1875330825272
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