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Don D. Brown, Florida Indian River School Oil on Canvas, Signed

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Don D. Brown, Florida Indian River School Oil on Canvas, Signed
A radiant oil on canvas painting by Don D. Brown, a distinguished member of the Indian River School and a lifelong advocate for Florida's artistic heritage. This serene landscape depicts a tranquil river at dawn or dusk, bordered by dense palms and mossy trees that reflect gracefully in the still waters. Golden light diffuses through cumulus clouds, filling the sky with warm pinks, blues, and purples in a masterful display of atmospheric perspective. Don D. Brown 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. While many Highwaymen gained fame for their bold, fast strokes, Brown's work is distinguished by its compositional elegance and meditative quality, often evoking a spiritual connection to the Florida wilderness. Signed on the lower right, this work reveals the refined yet expressive brushwork for which Brown is known. The composition is housed in a rustic gray-toned wooden frame, complementing the natural palette of the scene. A rare and emotionally resonant painting by a key figure in the Florida Highwaymen story-ideal for collectors of regional American art and those seeking an evocative glimpse of old Florida through the eyes of one of its most dedicated stewards.

Artist: Don D. Brown (American 1947-2024)
Issued: c. 1980
Dimensions: 36"L x 2.25"W x 30"H
Country of Origin: USA

Condition: Age related wear.