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Don D. Brown, Indian River School Oil Painting, Florida Landscape, Signed

Sold for $2,600 at Lion and Unicorn on Jul 20, 2025.

Framed painting of a Florida wetland with palms, trees, clouds, and reflections on calm water.

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This splendid oil on canvas landscape by Don D. Brown evokes the pristine beauty of Florida's wetlands through vivid coloration, luminous billowy cloudwork, and masterful reflections. Towering palms, lush undergrowth, and tranquil waters unfold under a sky painted in soft, radiant hues of pink and blue. The scene is rendered with the signature depth and vibrancy that characterize Brown's work, rooted in the expressive landscape traditions of the Florida Highwaymen. Don D Brown is a distinguished member of the Indian River School, a second-generation movement that carried forward the spirit and visual legacy of the original Florida Highwaymen. Inspired by the bold, imaginative depictions of unspoiled Florida by Highwaymen like Alfred Hair and Harold Newton, Brown has become known for his atmospheric compositions and technical refinement. His work blends reverence for the natural world with painterly drama, celebrating Florida's unique subtropical terrain through powerful use of color, form, and reflection. As one of the artists who continued this important regional tradition, Brown's paintings are both collectible and culturally significant. Signed at lower right and marked FACS (Florida Arts and Culture Society) on the verso, the painting is housed in a traditional wood frame and retains its original gallery label on the stretcher, reflecting both provenance and care in presentation. A beautifully composed Florida landscape by Don D Brown, this piece offers collectors a direct link to the ongoing legacy of the Highwaymen through the Indian River School tradition. Artist: Dan D. Brown (American 1947-2024) Issued: c. 1980 Dimensions: 33.50"L x 2"W x 27"H Country of Origin: USA

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