early life and career sénèque obin, a renowned haitian artist, was born in limbé, haiti in 1893. despite not receiving formal art training, obin began his artistic career at the age of 53, influenced by his brothers philomé obin and hector hippolyte, also accomplished artists. artistic style and notable works obin was celebrated for his captivating still life paintings and historical scenes, earning him the title of one of the masters of the haitian renaissance. his most notable piece, "friendship", explores themes surrounding international relations between haiti and major world powers like…