Harold Newton
American landscape artist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harold Newton (October 30 1934–1994) was an American landscape artist.[1] He was a founding member of the Florida Highwaymen, a group of fellow African American landscape artists.[2] Newton and the other Highwaymen were influenced by the work of Florida painter A.E. Backus. Newton depicted Florida’s coastlines and wetlands.[3] Most of his paintings were of Florida landscapes.[4]
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Harold Newton | |
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Born | October 30 1934 Gifford, Florida |
Died | June 27 1994 |
Occupation | Painter |
Known for | A member of Florida Highwaymen |
Spouse | Dorothy Newton |
Children | 9 |
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Newton was successful in a time of racial segregation and disenfranchisement.