Alix Roy 24"x18" Fruits Face 1990 Acrylic on Canvas Painting #1MFN 30"x22" Most Haitian peasants follow its

Most Haitian peasants follow its phases to decide when to plant their crops for the best results

The movement of the style began in 1881 with the Haitian National Palace

It depicts a still life with fishes

into an understanding of the Caribbean climate and its living conditions

This original 20"x 18" oil on canvas painting was signed by the late and well-known Haitian artist Felix Jean

Alix Roy 24"x18" Fruits Face 1990 Acrylic on Canvas Painting #1MFN 30"x22" Most Haitian peasants follow itsA whimsical, Arcimboldo inspired composition in which a human face is built entirely from fruit: curved bananas form arched brows, two ripe peaches serve as eyes, a blushing pear becomes the nose, and a smiling slice of watermelon, seeds and all, forms the mouth, with small onions for ears and clustered berries in the corner. Alix Roy's "Fruits Face" is a bold, inventive still life that turns everyday Haitian produce into playful portraiture. Part of