SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SELF PORTRAIT

Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower middle. Executed in full palette knife. Particular attention to detail was applied in this self portrait of Sam and Monica Newton. No other examples known. Poinciana, Hibiscus bush, washer woman laundry line, country home, palm trees and a touch of urban power lines provide all of the technical that one could want in a Sam Newton painting. Combined with the picnic table and couple make this a unique treasure. Board measures 14x18 framed to overall size of 18x22. African American Highwaymen Folk Art, evolved from the Backus Indian River School Art Colony. Condition: Very Fine