Serenade II

Year: 2011

Artist: Samuel Saint Louis

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Price: 850

This lively Haitian painting titled “Sérénade” beautifully captures a warm, intimate moment filled with music, emotion, and cultural vibrancy. The scene unfolds outdoors, under lush green banana leaves, evoking a tropical and festive atmosphere.

At the center, a man plays a guitar, his expression focused and tender, seemingly singing to the woman seated across from him. She wears a bright red dress, her posture relaxed yet engaged, suggesting she is the muse and focus of the serenade. Around them, two other musicians join in the rhythm—one shaking a “Chacha” and the other playing a metal “graj”—adding texture and energy to the music. A fourth figure stands in the background, singing along, contributing to the sense of the “ Serenade”.

The table behind them is cluttered with bottles, glasses, and a bouquet of colorful flowers, suggesting a lively gathering where celebration meets romance.