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Creator: Purvis Young
“The Regatta” Abstract Painting on Fabric, 1992 by Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
Located in North Miami, FL
“The Regatta” is an authentic abstract painting on fabric in the year 1992 by Purvis Young. It was authenticated by Purvis Young Art Museum. Purvis Young was a self-taught African-Am...
Category

Late 20th Century American Purvis Young Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Purvis Young Framed Original Oil Painting on Vinyl
By Purvis Young
Located in East Hampton, NY
Purvis Young, perhaps Miami's best known and most successful artist (1943-2010), observed his rough and turbulent surroundings for inspiration in his art. Using found objects and ref...
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Late 20th Century American Purvis Young Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Original Purvis Young Oil on Vinyl Canvas Framed Painting
By Purvis Young
Located in East Hampton, NY
Purvis Young, perhaps Miami's best known and most successful artist (1943-2010), observed his rough and turbulent surroundings for inspiration in his art. Using found objects and ref...
Category

Late 20th Century American Purvis Young Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

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