Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue (1930-1996) 20"x24" Sailboat by the Shore c1960 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1BN Artists/Louissaint Michel William Calfee

William Calfee

Executed in oil on canvas

and distant water

Known for his detailed brushwork and balanced scenes

reflecting Grégoire’s playful yet orderly approach to form and movement

Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue (1930-1996) 20"x24" Sailboat by the Shore c1960 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1BN Artists/Louissaint Michel William CalfeeThis original oil on board painting, created circa 1960 by renowned Haitian artist Jacques Enguerrand Gourgue (19301996), depicts a tranquil coastal scene with a man beside a sailboat under brilliant Caribbean light. Gourgues characteristic use of bold color, textured surface, and mystical atmosphere reveals his mastery of form and symbolism. A leading figure in Haitian modern art, Gourgue was one of the most acclaimed artists of the Centre dArt