Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Haiti Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
A painter from Cap-Haïtien who recorded the history of Haiti and daily life in the north in meticulous detail.
Obin founded a school of painting in Cap-Haïtien, carried on by members of his family, and is regarded as one of the masters of Haitian art.
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