{"product_id":"vintage-1985-gilbert-green-untitled-bayou-landscape-framed-acrylic-painting-on-wood-panel-louisiana","title":"Vintage 1985 Gilbert Green - Untitled Bayou Landscape Framed Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel (Louisiana)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Vintage 1985 Gilbert Green - Untitled Bayou Landscape Framed Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel (Louisiana)! It measures 20 7\/16” tall, 26 13\/16” wide, and 2” deep around the outside of the frame. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (some scattered light surface wear to wood frame). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapture an exceptionally rare piece of Louisiana folk art history with this original vintage 1985 painting created by Gilbert Green, an African-American inmate artist at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Convicted of murder in the 1960’s and sentenced to life in prison, Green spent over three decades incarcerated at Angola—where he also served as the stepfather and primary artistic inspiration for acclaimed fellow inmate artist Marlowe Parker—before passing away behind bars in 2003. Authentic works by Green and vintage outsider art originating directly from Angola prison carry a profound scarcity in the open market, making historical pieces from this era highly sought after by serious collectors. Rendered directly on a solid wood panel and housed in its original rustic wooden frame, this atmospheric landscape features a striking composition centered around a tranquil, reflective bayou water scene. Two dynamic birds with contrasting wing plumage are captured in mid-flight over the water, flanked by lush marsh grasses, scattered dark stones, and blooming yellow wildflowers along the banks. To the right, a weathered, textured cypress tree stands prominently with gnarled branches reaching across a bright sky filled with textured, soft-hued clouds, while a distant treeline lines the horizon. Hand-signed and dated \"85\" in crisp white paint in the lower right corner, this expressive work embodies the rich, highly collectible tradition of prison art and outsider creativity deeply rooted in regional culture. This rare historical piece represents an extraordinary find for folk art collectors, outsider art enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to authentic Louisiana provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️$35.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49474146238619,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/2C6B9B2E-CC65-4E3A-BB2A-C76DA5C6EAE6.jpg?v=1788887895","url":"https:\/\/www.smokinfinds.com\/products\/vintage-1985-gilbert-green-untitled-bayou-landscape-framed-acrylic-painting-on-wood-panel-louisiana","provider":"Smokin' Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}