Al (Blood) Black (American; Florida, born 1947). Original oil painting on upson board. Florida river landscape, an inlet scene with water birds in flight and a large central cypress tree in foreground, its roots deep within a large surrounding waterscape and reflecting in the water surface. Signed lower right A. BLACK. Black was an original founding member of The Florida Highwaymen, young 1950s and 1960s era African American landscape artists mentored by Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus (American, 1906-1990), who was regarded as the Dean of Florida Painters. Includes original sales tag to front. Presented in a rustic wood frame. Good overall condition, with normal wear to frame. Measures 23 1/2 in. x 36 1/4 in. (board), 25 3/4 in. x 38 in. (framed). Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Please contact sfloridadelivery@gmail.com for local South Florida home delivery quote. Purchaser pick up available upon request.