Hector Hyppolite

Hector Hyppolite (1894–1948) was a Haitian painter. Considered as the "Grand Maître of Haitian Art" Born in Saint-Marc, Hyppolite was a third generation Vodou priest, or oungan. He also made shoes and painted houses before taking up fine art painting, which he did untrained. In 1944, Peters opened an art center in the capital that provided free materials. Much of his work was influenced by his devotion to his work as a priest. However, after retiring from his work as a houngan, his work reflected the darker aspects of Haitian vodoo. He died at about age 54 in Port-au-Prince.

Several examples of Hyppolite's work are part of the Milwaukee Art Museum Haitian Art Collection and can be seen on the Haitian Art Society's website.

Major works

Maitresse Erzulie (circa 1945–1948)

Damballah La Flambeau (circa 1945–1948) Triple-eyed Magician (circa 1945–1948) La Mulâtresse (circa 1945–1948)