Al Black
Al Black | |
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| Born | Albert Lee Black July 12, 1947 Barlow, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 2025 (aged 77) Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. |
| Other names | Blood Black |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Known for | A member of Florida Highwaymen |
| Children | 8 |
Albert Lee Black (July 12, 1947 – May 12, 2025) was an American landscape artist. He was an original member of the Florida Highwaymen, a group of fellow African American landscape artists. Black started as salesperson for the Highwaymen artists, but learned from them how to paint. He spent 12 years in prison for fraud but continued his work as an artist there. Black was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004 as one of the 26 members of the Highwaymen.