Paintings by Seymour Bottex


Seymour Etienne Bottex was born in Port-Margot, near Cap-Haitian, on Christmas day, 1920. He began to paint in 1955, encouraged by his already renowned brother, Jean-Baptiste, and in 1961 joined the Centre d'Art. Bottex is best known for his biblical themes as well as scenes from historical events and Haitian life.

One of the "Old Masters" of Haitian painting, Bottex' works have been illustrated in many books and articles on Haitian and naive art. His colors and Modigliani-like female figures are unmistakable marks of his unique style, valued by knowledgable collectors. Bottex' works are on exhibit in the U.S., England, France (Espace Cardin), and Italy (Festival of Two Worlds - Spoletto), and have been sold through Sotheby's auction house in New York.

The two pieces below are excellent examples of the artist's work from the early 1980's. 

      
 "Adam et Eve"		     "Paradis Terrestre"
    
  (Adam and Eve)		           (Paradise)      
 20X24			        24x30    
 oil on canvas		        oil on canvas    
  Gallery Collection	         Gallery Collection    

  
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