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]

Newton was successful in a time of racial segregation and disenfranchisement. He died in 1994, a year after suffering a debilitating stroke. He was 59 years old.[1]

References

• Beaty, Bob, Florida's Highwaymen, Legendary Landscapes, Historical Society of Central Florida, 2005.
• Fitch, Jim, "The Highwaymen...Updated"
• LeBlanc, Bob, "The Original Highwayman's Self Portrait" 2008
• Onajídé Shabaka, Highwaymen Alfred Hair and Harold Newton, Miami Art Exchange, 18 June, 2006
• LeBlanc, Bob, "Interpreting Harold Newton Prices" Aug. 2010