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. Sculpted in full palette knife. Classic peaceful sun drenched imagery. Exquisite craftsmanship with compellingly authentic laboring of the palms against the windswept shore. Tree bark, peach clouds and shoreline- all of the quintessential elements of a great Backus scene along the Indian River Atlantic coast. A commanding allure of the senses which conjure the smell of salt and roar of the ocean . Masterpiece quality and subject matter. Canvas measures16x20 framed to overall size of 20x25 . 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