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oil on canvas, signed and dated at lower right "A. E. Backus 1984," presented in a gilt composition frame. SS 23.25 x 29.25 in.; DOA 30.5 x 36.5 in. A largely self-taught artist, Backus excelled at depicting the backwoods and waters of his beloved Florida. While his earlier works are in a more impressionist style, his later paintings, like the one offered here, are highly detailed and realistic, reflecting his scientific study of the flora and fauna of Florida. From the collection of a gentleman who was friends with the artist