A Caribbean Voice in the Halls of Neoclassicism: The Life and Art of Guillaume Guillon-Lethière Guillaume Guillon-Lethière, born in 1760 on the island of Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti), occupies a unique and compelling position within the history of French art. His story is one of remarkable resilience, artistic dedication, and a pioneering spirit that challenged the conventions of his time. The son of a French planter and a freed African woman, Lethière’s mixed heritage was often obscured in official accounts, yet it profoundly shaped his perspective and ultimately informed the powerful…