Moudongue Massai

n.d.

Myrlande Constant

Associated Names
Myrlande Constant

Artist, Haitian, born 1968

This is a painting of a figure with three dogs. The painting shows a central figure seated on the ground with three dogs surrounding them in various positions. The background is rendered in dark tones, emphasizing the bright colors of the figure's attire and the dogs. The central figure is adorned with a multicolored polka-dot outfit and a large purple hat. The dogs are stylized: one is golden and sits in an embrace with the figure, another is white, positioned above, and the third has a white and black spotted coat. Words and shapes appear around the image, incorporated into the composition. The style of the image suggests influences from folk art traditions.

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Provenance

The artist; purchased 2001 by Beverly and John Fox Sullivan, Little Washington, VA; gift 2023 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across top, beaded: MOUDONGUE MASSAi
center right, beaded: M
lower left, beaded: CONSTAN T


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