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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)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
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