R.L. (Robert) Lewis (American; Florida, born 1941). Original oil painting on canvas board. Florida landscape wetland scene with birds in flight. Palm trees and profuse flora in foreground frame the view of a riverscape with a large span bridge in the distance. Signed lower right RL LEWIS 81. Also signed in Sharpie pen on verso BY HIGHWAYMAN ROBERT LEWIS 1981. Lewis and his companion Florida Highwaymen were 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. Presented in a rustic wood frame. Good overall condition, minor loss and normal wear to frame. Measures 24 in. x 30 in. (board), 28 1/4 in. x 34 1/4 in. (framed). Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Please contactsfloridadelivery@gmail.com for local South Florida home delivery quote. Purchaser pick up available upon request.