
morning light-the Everglades
transitional painting by the Florida master artist A.E.Backus.Exhibits some palette knife work.

transitional painting by the Florida master artist A.E.Backus.Exhibits some palette knife work.


Another masterpiece displaying Backus talents rendering sky, water and foliage.

Signed again and titled on the reverse.

Backus fire sky paintings are very sought after and rare- just search every past auction sale and see if you can find one. Besides being 30 x 40 inches, from about 1950, and all palette knife this example is just simply visually amazing!


Heavy pallette knife work especially lower right.

A commission work featuring the owners family.


Featured in our 6/27 auction




Crashing waves against a well-known Jamaican beach. The lovely orange-hued sky, for which Backus was famous, highlights this work.

Lush tropical foliage beautifully frames the Indian River. You can feel the warm sunlight and smell the fresh air.

A part of the Sun trust bank collection acquired by Truist bank.

Billowing clouds and soft morning light, a Backus specialty, are showcased in this painting.



Misty atmosphere signed & dated 1970