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Backus, Albert Ernest "Beanie" (1906 - 1990) Indian River School, founder of the Highwaymen movement - Florida Hall of Fame Artist. Oil on canvas - signed lower right and on the verso titled "Back Country" in Backus's hand". Executed in full palette knife. “Back Country” is a stunning visual ode to the natural splendor of Adams Ranch in St. Lucie County, as envisioned by the masterful Albert E. Backus. This painting is a full palette knife rendering that brings to life a tropical oasis, where a cluster of palm trees stands majestically over a golden field of grasslands. The technique of palette knife painting lends a unique texture and vibrancy to the work, with each stroke of the knife capturing the essence of the Floridian landscape. The palm trees, with their fronds fanning out against the sky, are a testament to the enduring spirit of the tropics. Beneath the palms, the grasslands stretch out like a sea of gold, each blade of grass rendered with a richness that suggests the untamed beauty of the back country. The earthy tones of the field are a perfect complement to the lush greens of the palms, creating a harmonious contrast that is pleasing to the eye. Above, the sky is a canvas of tranquility, with puffy pink cumulus clouds drifting lazily across a backdrop of azure. The clouds catch the light of the sun, their edges tinged with the soft glow of pink.“Back Country” is more than a painting; it’s a journey into the heart of Florida’s wilderness. It’s an invitation to explore the untamed and the serene, to lose oneself in the beauty of nature’s palette. Canvas board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 20x24. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Albert Ernest Backus was a largely self-taught artist from Fort Pierce, Florida who created the Highwaymen movement - capturing images of the timeless beauty of the Florida landscape. Condition: Very Fine

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