Naive Art · 1966

Simbi de l (Rigaud Benoit, 1966)

Rigaud Benoit (1911–1986) made Simbi de l. It dates from 1966. It belongs to the Naive Art movement. It is made in painting. It is kept at Haitian Art Society in Washington, D.C., United States of America.

Simbi de l by Rigaud Benoit, 1966, painting, Haitian Art Society.

Simbi de l, in brief

Title: Simbi de l
Artist: Rigaud Benoit (1911–1986)
Artist born in: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Date: 1966
Medium: Painting
Where to see it: Haitian Art Society, Washington, D.C., United States of America
Movement: Naive Art
Period: Modern
Subject: haitian life, music, nature, guitar, birds, people

Which museum holds Simbi de l?

Haitian Art Society

Washington, D.C., United States of America

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Questions on Simbi de l, answered

Where can I see the original "Simbi de l" by Rigaud Benoit?

You can see the original "Simbi de l" at the Haitian Art Society, Washington, D.C., United States of America.

What is the creation date of "Simbi de l" by Rigaud Benoit?

"Simbi de l" dates from 1966. The date places the work within Rigaud Benoit's career and its era.

What is "Simbi de l" made with?

Rigaud Benoit used the painting technique for "Simbi de l". The technique defines the material nature of the original work.

What subjects appear in "Simbi de l" by Rigaud Benoit?

The themes present in "Simbi de l" by Rigaud Benoit include haitian life, music, nature, guitar, birds, people, vibrant colors. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

Is "Simbi de l" free of copyright?

"Simbi de l" by Rigaud Benoit is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who is the artist behind "Simbi de l"?

"Simbi de l" was created by Rigaud Benoit. The information on this page describes Rigaud Benoit's original work.

What style does "Simbi de l" belong to?

The movement associated with "Simbi de l" by Rigaud Benoit is Naive Art. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

Where does "Simbi de l" fall in Rigaud Benoit's career?

Within Rigaud Benoit's career, "Simbi de l" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

At what age did Rigaud Benoit make "Simbi de l"?

Rigaud Benoit made "Simbi de l" at the age of 55. The artist was born in 1911 and the work is dated 1966.

About the artist, Rigaud Benoit

1911–1986, Haiti

Rigaud Benoit

early life and career benoit, rigaud, a renowned haitian artist, was born in port-au-prince in 1911. before devoting himself to art, he worked as a shoemaker, musician, and taxi driver. this diverse background would later influence his unique artistic style. the naive art movement rigaud was an early member of the haitian art movement known as naive art, characterized by its members' limited formal training.

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