Philomé Obin

Haitian artist (1892-1986) · Haiti · On the map · Artists · Died at 94

Philomé Obin was a Haitian painter. He produced his first painting in 1908 at the age of 16, and was an active artist for 75 years. Obin is considered one of the greatest Haitian artists of the 20th century.

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Front cover of the political satire book, "Bakoulou" [The Con Man], given to Philomé Obin and signed by his friend and fellow painter, Dewitt Peters

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Artists from Haiti 6

Laurent Casimir38.5 of 100 Jean-Rene Jerome38.4 of 100

Gerald Bloncourt39.1 of 100 Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue37.3 of 100 Rigaud Benoit39.3 of 100 Stevenson Magloire37.0 of 100