Rodney Demps (American; Florida, 1953-2020). Original sofa size oil painting on board. Florida beach landscape with rain clouds on a stormy day, palm trees and additional flora in front of the crashing Atlantic waves. Signed lower left R. DEMPS. Additionally signed to verso in Sharpie pen BEST WISHES RODNEY D DEMPS 6/17/09. Demps and his companion Florida Highwaymen were young 1950s and 1960s era African American landscape artists mentored by Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus (American, 1906-1990), who was regarded as the Dean of Florida Painters. Presented in a decorative wood frame. Good overall condition, with some loss and normal wear to frame. Measures 24 in. x 48 in. (board), 29 1/2 in. x 52 1/2 in. (framed).Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Please contact sfloridadelivery@gmail.com for local South Florida home delivery quote. Purchaser pickup available upon request.