Prosper Pièrre-Louis 1947-1997
is a Haitian born in Bainet, near Jacmel.
One of the main contributors of the Saint Soleil art movement.
He was one of the Cinq Soleil (five Suns: Levoy Exil, Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Dieuseul Paul, Denis Smith) art movement. These artists had branched out of the Saint Soleil movement. He died in 1997 of an asthma attack.
Formerly residing in Connecticut – Andre now maintains a residence and studio in Bea- con, NY. His work has been featured in numerous books, magazines and other publica- tions and is also included in the collections of several interior design and architectural
Andre offers a rare glimpse into the captivating realm of hand drawn illustration, what he refers to as “the way it used to be.” He is classic illustrator, but a traditionalist with a “twist”. His work is unique and thought provoking, modern but with a nod to the past – reminiscent of great masters including Franklin Booth, Herbert Railton, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, William Heath Robinson, Robert Henri and The Ashcan School. A self-taught illustrator and perspectivist, Andre began his career as a tool and die maker in the space and aircraft industry. He later went on to teach perspective at the Institute for the Study of Classical Architecture and has served as Illustrator in Howerton, and Roman and Williams and GRADE NY.
His work has been honored with Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Architectural Illustrators and he was elected to the Society of Illustrators through
the support and sponsorship of world-renowned illustrator and educator Murray Tinkelman.
Andre was elected into the International Society of Scratchboard Artists in 2017, and The Pastel Society of America in 2019. at the prestigious Milestone Graphics studio in Bridgeport, CT creating hand pulled stone lithograph prints. His hand pulled stone lithograph print, “Fire Escape 1” resides in the permanent collection of the Slater Memorial Museum and Print Club of Albany, and he is now a member of the Society of Graphic Artists
Andre Junget
American, 2013
Radial Engine
Pencil on Paper
21" x 16"
$6,000
Andre Junget
American, 2009
Ferrari 275 GTB
Pencil on Paper
17" x 14 1/2"
$7,000