“Morte” being the French word for “death,” this oil canvas painting contradicts the second part of its title with its choice of vibrant colors. Scarlet apples, emerald pears and purple plums spill forth from a silver tureen onto a clothed table in Haitian-born artist Emmanuel Merisier’s oil still life painting. Created in 1975, this unframed original “Nature Morte” canvas is signed by the artist and measures 20” by 24”.
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The land of Haiti has two official languages: Creole and French. The word creole draws its origins from the Portuguese world crioulo: criado, which means "raised" (as in a child); "servant." The term originally referred to an African slave born in the New World but the meaning expanded to also include Europeans who were born in the New World. The nation’s French and European influences make their mark in “Nature Morte,” which is redolent of the Modernist European masters’ paintings.
This painting is 20" x 24". Some of the specifics are:
Note: This painting requires an additional shipping fee of $50 for special packaging and insurance.
Display your oil canvas in a dimly lit area to avoid damage caused by direct light. Normal room temperatures with a low humidity level are the best environment for storing your oil paintings. Dirt is your oil canvas’s foe so keep your painting away from smoking areas, candles and fireplaces. If your oil canvas requires cleaning, a soft brush can be used to remove surface dirt from its painting and frame.