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Lot description
This luminous oil on canvas painting by Indian River School artist Don D. Brown captures the serene majesty of Florida's untouched wetlands. The composition centers on a stately grove of pine trees mirrored in a still, glassy body of water under a brilliant blue sky streaked with peach-toned billowy clouds. Executed with subtle impasto and a delicate layering of color, the painting evokes the natural harmony and atmospheric richness that define Brown's landscape work. Don D. Brown is an artist associated with the Indian River School, a second-generation group inspired by the original Highwaymen, a collective of African-American artists who painted Florida's natural landscapes beginning in the 1950s. He was a pivotal figure within the Indian River School and a devoted student and colleague of Albert Backus, the renowned landscape painter who mentored many of the Florida Highwaymen. More than just an artist, Brown served as the first director of the Backus Museum, preserving and promoting the legacy of Florida's foremost naturalist painters. Collectors value his art for its tranquil compositions, textured surfaces, and artistic sensibility. Signed in blue paint at the lower right D D Brown, the piece is presented in a rustic wood frame with a cream-painted liner. The verso bears FACS (Florida Arts and Culture Society) markings, adding regional authenticity to this evocative depiction of Florida's interior beauty. Artist: Dan D. Brown (American 1947-2024) Issued: c. 1980 Dimensions: 35.50"L x 1.75"W x 29.50"H Country of Origin: USA