Franklin Latortue (1942-2012) 24"x18" Haitian Farmers at Work 1977 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting#1ML Artists/Antoine Montas Earthy hues and softened edges

Earthy hues and softened edges contribute to the contemplative atmosphere

started painting in the year 2000 inspired by the death of his horse " Asgard" and strongly encouraged by his grandmother

Masks in most cultures serve various purposes: anecdotal

and warm blues

Franklin Latortue (1942-2012) 24"x18" Haitian Farmers at Work 1977 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting#1ML Artists/Antoine Montas Earthy hues and softened edgesThis vibrant 1977 oil on canvas by Franklin Latortue presents a richly detailed depiction of rural Haitian life, centered on a group of farmers working the land beneath towering tropical trees. Three laborers occupy the foreground, their gestures animated and purposeful as they cultivate the soil with tools raised in rhythmic motion. Nearby, a child sits quietly among stones, observing the activity with stillness that contrasts the dynamic movement of