Legendary Landscapes
Legendary Landscapes, our newest Highwaymen exhibition, can serve as a follow-up to our first exhibit or stand alone. Landscapes offers a more in-depth portrait of the original 9 Highwaymen artists, their lives and their work. For many years forgotten, their Florida landscapes are now seen as an important collection of 20th century artwork.
Florida in the 1950s reflected decades of Jim Crow laws created to enforce segregation between blacks and whites. It seemed unlikely then that nine young black artists could make a living selling their landscape paintings to the white community. Yet this core group of mostly self-taught artists, who became known as the Highwaymen, did just that. Discover how by working around the limitations of segregation, these artists redefined their lives and earned more money than they thought possible.
Legendary Landscapes, our newest Highwaymen exhibition, can serve as a follow-up to our first exhibit or stand alone. Landscapes offers a more in-depth portrait of the original 9 Highwaymen artists, their lives and their work. For many years forgotten, their Florida landscapes are now seen as an important collection of 20th century artwork.Florida in the 1950s reflected decades of Jim Crow laws created to enforce segregation between blacks and whites. It seemed unlikely then that nine young black artists could make a living selling their landscape paintings to the white community. Yet this core group of mostly self-taught artists, who became known as the Highwaymen, did just that. Discover how by working around the limitations of segregation, these artists redefined their lives and earned more money than they thought possible.
Availability
Now Open
Contents
66 paintings featuring works from all 9 original artists: Al Black, Mary Ann Carroll, Willie Daniels, James Gibson, Alfred Hair, Livingston Roberts, Roy McClendon, Harold Newton, Sam Newton
Space Requirements
2,500 square feet. Smaller custom designs also available.
Fees
Contact The History Center for pricing information.
Booking Period
3 months
Security
High
Contact Information
Barbara Knowles
Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator
travelingexhibit@ocfl.net
(407) 836-8519
Now Open
Contents
66 paintings featuring works from all 9 original artists: Al Black, Mary Ann Carroll, Willie Daniels, James Gibson, Alfred Hair, Livingston Roberts, Roy McClendon, Harold Newton, Sam Newton
Space Requirements
2,500 square feet. Smaller custom designs also available.
Fees
Contact The History Center for pricing information.
Booking Period
3 months
Security
High
Contact Information
Barbara Knowles
Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator
travelingexhibit@ocfl.net
(407) 836-8519