About the Artist: SAVAIN, Petion - Petion Savain was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti on February 15, 1906. Haitian Painting in Oil on Masonite by Petion Savain. Cubain 1939. In 1943 he studied fresco techniques with Jean Charlot, tempera painting with Stephane Hisch and wood sculpture with John Taylor Arms.
| Artist | Petion Savain |
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Signed By | Savain |
| Size | Small |
| Date Of Creation | 1970-1989 |
| Region Of Origin | Haiti |
| Framing | Framed |
| Listed By | Dealer or Reseller |
| Unit Type | Unit |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Item Height | 20.25 in |
| Painting Surface | Masonite |
| Style | Primitive |
| Features | Signed |
| Item Width | 10.25 in |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Time Period Produced | 1960-1969 |
| Signed | Yes |
| Period | Post-War (1940-1970) |
| Material | Masonite |
| Subject | Ethnic |
| Signed? | Signed |
| Type | Painting |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Theme | Floral |
| Production Technique | Oil Painting |
| Country Of Origin | Haiti |
What stands out about this small painting is how it adds personality to tight corners while keeping the layout open.