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"Redemption" Painting by Purvis Young

About the Item

This large scale piece by Purvis Young was acquired from an estate in Miami, Florida and has been professionally framed using archival materials. Title: "Redemption" Perhaps expressing the mass of humanity reaching out to the heavens. Note: Painted on deeply woven fiberglass black mat with hidden dark green cross threads Note: The painting is signed "Young" in the upper right corner. Note: Overall dimensions are 42.63" width x 23.63 height x 2" depth. Note: Painted woven mat is floated and measures approximately 35" width x 16" height. FYI: Purvis Young (February 4, 1943 – April 20, 2010) was an American artist from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Young's work, often a blend of collage and painting, utilizes found objects and the experience of African Americans in the south. Young gained recognition as a cult contemporary artist, with a collectors' following that included Jane Fonda, Damon Wayans, Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and others. In 2006 a feature documentary titled Purvis of Overtown was produced about his life and work. His work is found in the collections of the American Folk Art Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the High Museum of Art, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and others. In 2018, he was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.
  • Creator:
    Purvis Young (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60.03 cm)Width: 42.63 in (108.29 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM1stDibs: LU928325954042
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