Albert Backus, Albert Ernest "Beanie" Backus (January 3, 1906 June 6, 1990) Florida hall of fame artist. Florida Sketch - Signed in print lower right. EARLY MORNING FLORIDA. Paper measures 11x14, framed it is 20 x 24

Condition: Very Fine pristine print

This is from a Vero Beach Estate. This is lithograph from the Backus museum and ft pierce art league. It’s 1 of 999

Albert Ernest Backus (1906-1990) was a largely self-taught artist from Fort Pierce, Florida who created iconic images of the timeless beauty of the Florida landscape. Whether in the glades, the beaches, the rivers, the savannas, or the back country, his paintings capture a unique sense of place that is instantly recognizable and beloved. Praised and renowned as an exceptional artist in the regionalist tradition, he was also a mentor and advocate for countless people in his lifetime, and is remembered today both for his artistic accomplishments, his altruistic spirit, and in sharing the arts with his community.  In the 70s when this was made Backus became a important Florida painter, with customers waiting anywhere from 2 to 4 years for one of his pieces Commissioned by the Ft Pierce Arts League in the 70s a limited edition , copy number 759