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Massive Purvis Young Acrylic on Plywood
$28,000
£21,407.49
€24,657.10
CA$39,236.58
A$43,803.96
CHF 22,952.62
MX$536,203.43
NOK 291,498.44
SEK 274,846.02
DKK 184,018.51
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Massive Purvis Young acrylic on scavenged plywood
By self-taught Miami-born artist Purvis Young (1943-2010), a very large size painting on scavenged plywood. Purvis Young painted portraits of his neighbors, friends, angels, Christ, musicians . Haloes appear on many, emphasizing his veneration of these figures. Here, some faces are crying assisting at a funeral, this work shows the truth of daily life in Miami, telling stories of people's triumphs and tragedies.
Street art, urban outsider, folk art,
Available to view in-situ in our Miami gallery
- Creator:Purvis Young (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 96 in (243.84 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1985
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU826531257562
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