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Place of Origin: American
Creator: Purvis Young
Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Herd of Freedom Horses' Purvis Young (1989-1999) USA, circa 1980s A progressive work, painted on found metal tray, of five horses in landscape. signed 'Young' upper right corner. In untouched well cared vintage condtion, ready to place. The overall dimensions of the work measures 13-Inches wide x 17.5-Inches high x 1.5-Inches deep About : Purvis Young (1943 – 2010) was an American artist from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Self-taught, Young's work was often a blend painting/drawing with collaged elements utilizing everyday discarded found objects. Inspired by documentaries, (art)books...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses' A unusual masterwork, painted with a team of horses. The composition is complete even with construction of the found ob...
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Late 20th Century Modern American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

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