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James Gibson (American, 1938-2017) Florida Highwaymen Oil on Masonite…..Mid-20th century, USA…..Original oil painting by James Gibson, a celebrated and highly prolific member of the renowned Florida Highwaymen. He was one of the members of a loose-knit group of prolific African American painters who sold their vibrantly colorful landscapes from the trunks of cars along the eastern coastal roads of South Florida. The Highwaymen, also referred to as the Florida Highwaymen, are a group of 26 African American landscape artists in Florida, It is believed they may have created a body of work of over 200,000 paintings. The piece is an oil painting on masonite, a common medium for Highwaymen artists who often used affordable materials.
It depicts a classic Florida coastal scene. Signed lower right.. lighting changes the mood of the painting. Very nice paint texture! Frame has split on the bottom and loose. Original Painting and old frame. Sold As Is…..in Original Condition!
