Lyonel Laurenceau 24"x36" Detente Marine 1996 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting#1BN-MIA Artists/Dambreville Claude he followed Ludovic Booz's advice

he followed Ludovic Booz's advice to return to painting full time and painted mostly historical scenes before becoming the talented miniaturist he is today

His pronouncements on Vodou and life

devotional icons

and pastel-roofed cottages

it features stunning depictions of flying birds

Lyonel Laurenceau 24"x36" Detente Marine 1996 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting#1BN-MIA Artists/Dambreville Claude he followed Ludovic Booz's adviceThis original 1996 acrylic on canvas, titled Dtente Marine, is a masterful work by renowned Haitian artist Lyonel Laurenceau (born 1942). The painting depicts a reclining nude rendered with Laurenceaus signature textured technique, blending realism and abstraction into a powerful yet serene composition. Through his sculptural brushwork and use of layered tones, Laurenceau evokes a profound sense of calm, introspection, and timeless beauty. This