Carlo Jn-Jacques (1943-1990) 20"x16" Mother & Child c1980 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting #1MFN Genres/Rural Scenes He is the grandson of

He is the grandson of Philomé Obin

The work comes from a private collector in California

creating a sense of movement through an otherwise serene

reflecting both the bustle and harmony of rural Haitian life

in Cap-Haitian and began to paint in 1972 as a student of Philome Obin

Carlo Jn-Jacques (1943-1990) 20"x16" Mother & Child c1980 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting #1MFN Genres/Rural Scenes He is the grandson ofThis intimate mother and child composition by Carlo Jean Jacques captures a quiet moment of tenderness rendered in the artists expressive modernist style. Using muted tones of lavender, gray, cream, and soft yellow, Jean Jacques creates an emotionally powerful scene focused on human connection, maternal care, and quiet contemplation. The simplified forms, elongated figures, and restrained palette reflect the artists distinctive approach to Haitian