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Joseph Gibbs Florida Highwaymen Wetland Heron Painting, Oil on Canvas, C. 1970s

$1,495
£1,133.04
€1,299.50
CA$2,088.80
A$2,278.77
CHF 1,208.61
MX$27,454
NOK 15,339.62
SEK 14,043.84
DKK 9,705.31

About the Item

Joseph Gibbs Florida Highwaymen Wetland Heron Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1970s A serene and beautifully executed Florida wetland landscape by Joseph Gibbs, one of the original and most respected members of the Florida Highwaymen. Painted circa the 1970s, this atmospheric composition depicts white herons gliding and wading through still waters beneath moss-draped cypress trees, a subject closely associated with Gibbs’ strongest and most collectible work. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting demonstrates the hallmarks of the Highwaymen tradition: luminous sky tones, reflective water rendered in layered greens and blues, and expressive foliage achieved through confident, gestural brushwork. The elegant placement of the herons adds movement and contrast, lending the scene a quiet sense of life and balance. Gibbs was particularly admired for his handling of water and wetlands, and this example shows his ability to convey depth, light, and Florida’s subtropical atmosphere with ease. The canvas measures 20 inches by 24 inches and is presented in a period-appropriate faux bamboo frame, consistent with the frames commonly used when Highwaymen paintings were originally sold roadside and door-to-door. Signed lower left, the work remains in very good vintage condition. A classic and highly decorative example of an authentic Florida Highwaymen painting, well suited for collectors, regional Americana interiors, or refined coastal settings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T36371stDibs: LU2592348098572

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