#folk painting

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Elderly man paints a bright wooden boat scene at a small table on a porch in L'Esterre, Carriacou, sea glinting behind, close side angle, morning light

Canute Caliste: The Carriacou Painter Who Saw a Mermaid

Canute Caliste painted Carriacou life and mermaids in a self-taught style collectors love. His story, his subjects and how to spot genuine work today.

14/10/2026 7 min read