introduction to salnave philippe auguste salnave philippe auguste, a renowned haitian painter, lawyer, and magistrate, is celebrated for his captivating jungle scenes. born in 1908 in saint-marc, haiti, he began painting at the age of 52 to support his seven children. this marked the beginning of an illustrious career that would take him to the centre d’art in port-au-prince and eventually, to international recognition. early life and career after joining the centre d’art in december 1960, salnave philippe auguste's work was featured in the traveling exhibition 'haitian art,' organized by the…