Préfète DUFFAUT (1923-2012). Imaginary city crossed by a canal, 1980. Canvas signed lower left and dated (minor soiling). Height 95 cm - Width 60 cm Note: native of Haiti and recognized for his founding role in Haitian naive art alongside Hector Hyppolite, Philomé Obin, Castera Bazile, Wilson Bigaud, Rigaud Benoit and André Pierre. Several of his works are held at the Centre d'art in Port-au-Prince. He has developed a singular pictorial universe of imaginary cities, winding paths and dreamy architectures. His work is inspired by popular beliefs, local myths and a spiritual vision of the world. With his abundant, colorful compositions, Duffaut has left a lasting imprint on the Haitian artistic imagination and gained international recognition.