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Massive Purvis Young Acrylic on Plywood

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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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