Jasmin Joseph (1923-2005) 34"x12" Tree of Abundance 1966 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1TM 11"x14" in "La Rencontre des Deux

in "La Rencontre des Deux Mondes" Exhibition in France

This painting beautifully depicts a Haitian jungle scene as seen in the artist's imagination

dated 1978

The simplified composition draws attention to gesture

It comes from a private Swiss collection and will be shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our gallery

Jasmin Joseph (1923-2005) 34"x12" Tree of Abundance 1966 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1TM 11"x14" in "La Rencontre des DeuxThis 1966 oil on board by Jasmin Joseph presents a single winding tree heavy with an abundance of fruit and vegetables, from persimmons, pears, and pomegranates to ears of corn, bananas, a pineapple, and a purple eggplant, each rendered with careful attention to color and texture against a pale sky. The vertical, densely packed composition reflects Joseph's close observation of the natural world and his gift for narrative detail, qualities that made