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. Executed in palette knife upon a field of brushwork. Classic peaceful windswept palm at the beachhead of Vero Beach, south beach access. Exquisite craftsmanship with compellingly authentic bark and palm fronds. A commanding allure of the senses which conjure the smell of salt and roar of the ocean . Masterpiece quality and subject matter. Canvas measures 25x30 framed to overall size of 29x34.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