Calixte Henry (1933-2010) 32"x24" Village Gathering 1980 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting #1AK Artists/Dostaly Aida Dodard began his career as

Dodard began his career as an advertising illustrator and earned early recognition when he received first prize in drawing at the Junior Seminary of St-Martial’s College in 1966

metal bangles and glass beads

where fishing boats rest beneath a radiant setting sun

He's a figurative painter

It is a compelling example of Haitian daily life painting

Calixte Henry (1933-2010) 32"x24" Village Gathering 1980 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting #1AK Artists/Dostaly Aida Dodard began his career asVillage Gathering is a vibrant 1980 acrylic on canvas by Haitian master Calixte Henry, depicting communal life through brightly dressed figures, village architecture, and rhythmic movement. Layered reds, blues, pinks, and earthy tones create strong visual impact, while simplified forms and subtle texture reflect Henrys mature balance of narrative clarity and painterly abstraction. Measuring 32 x 24 inches, the work is signed and dated Calixte Henry 80