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Purvis Young
Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist

20 Century

About the Item

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Purvis Young (1943-2010) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Country of origin; materials: American; paint on fabric Dimensions (H, W, D): 13"h, 18"w; 34.5"h, 30.75"w frame Additional Information: Provenance: Gallery 721, Larry Clemons, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Private Collection, Aventura, Florida. Purvis Young (1943–2010) was a self-taught American artist from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, known for his raw, expressive paintings on found materials that explore themes of social justice, spirituality, and everyday urban life. His work resonates with the visual urgency of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the narrative power of Thornton Dial, and the outsider spirit of Bill Traylor and Sister Gertrude Morgan. Please see our other Purvis Young works listed on 1stdibs.
  • Creator:
    Purvis Young (1943 - 2010, American)
  • Creation Year:
    20 Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    very good, creasing (condition of art only) (Note: Condition of outsider and naive-style art is described in a general way per visual inspection, with the expectation that many if not all imperfections are expected and inherent to salvaged materials.
  • Gallery Location:
    Lake Worth Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2698215970522

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