Raoul Viard, born in 1923 in Haiti and deceased in 1991, is a prominent figure in the world of art, celebrated for his striking seascapes and the bold colors he applied with a spatula. His extensive body of work has established him as a defining voice in "Typical Haitian Painting," though some critique this categorization as having commercial implications. Viard's art has garnered significant attention, with exhibitions both locally and in the United States. Notably, his work was selected by the Haitian government to inaugurate the World Health Organization in Washington, D.C., underscoring his impact on the global art scene. (Main References:Haiti Voodoo Kingdom to Modern Riviera by John Allen Franciscus, 1980 & Haiti et Ses Peintres de 1804 à 1980 by Michel Philippe Lerebours, 1989)