Description
Guiding Light Painting by Florida Highwaymen co-founder, Harold Newton, measures 17.5 x 22.5 inches and is on Masonite. The artwork depicts a gray and stormy coastal scene featuring a lighthouse. The lighthouse is situated on a grassy hill with a path leading up to it. The sea is rough, with waves crashing onto the shore, creating a sense of movement and energy. Features master-level shading, contrast, blending, and color.
Guiding Light by Harold Newton Painting Auction
Take a journey into Florida’s natural wilderness and enjoy the timeless landscape depicted in this original painting, “Guiding Light,” created by the important Florida Highwaymen artist, Harold Newton. This stunning piece captures the wildness and beauty of Florida’s landscaping, showcasing Newton’s ability to use gray colors and intricate details to bring the scene to life.
About the Artist: Widely hailed as the most talented of the Florida Highwaymen painters, and often referred to as “the original Highwayman,” Harold Newton is the artist who, along with Alfred Hair, is credited with founding the group of painters who came together in Fort Pierce, Fla. to make and sell their work.
This painting is a quintessential example of Florida Highwaymen art, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts. As a historical record of Florida’s landscapes, this original painting captures the untamed beauty throughout the state.
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