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JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS, Purvis Young

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JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS Purvis Young (1989-1999) A moving mourning work, depicting a funeral procession of John F. Kennedy, Martin L. King and Robert F. Kennedy. Painted on a found object a wood metal hinged lid, with remnants of tattered red fabric, the painting is framed by the rim lid, the work is painted on the 18-Inch wide x 8-Inch high interior panel of the lid. Signed on the front upper right section, upside-down 'Young'. Titled on back, faintly carved in all capital letters, JFK MLK RFK middle center area, belowNO MORE DREAMS, is underlined, The overall dimensions of the work measures 19.75-Inches wide x 9-Inches high x 2-inches deep. The painted part of the work measures 18.5-Inches wide x 8-Inches high
  • Creator:
    Purvis Young (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8462 / SDHU5T02341stDibs: LU2592327468232

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