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Harold Newton
1934-01-01 – 1994-01-01
Life & Legacy
Harold Newton (October 30, 1934 – June 27, 1994) was an American landscape artist. He was a founding member of the Florida Highwaymen, a group of fellow African American landscape artists. Newton and the other Highwaymen were influenced by the work of Florida painter A.E. Backus. Newton depicted Florida’s coastlines and wetlands. Most of his paintings were of Florida landscapes.
Newton was successful in a time of racial segregation and disenfranchisement.
Occupation & Career
artist
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q15452967 — wikidata View source
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