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Boat with Figures

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Purvis Young

Purvis Young

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American (1943–2010)

  • Acrylic on Paper, signed upper right
  • Size: 22.25 x 19.25 in. (56.52 x 48.9 cm)

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about Boat with Figures

An acrylic painting by American Artist Purvis Young of figures in a boat looking out beyond towards the Statue of Liberty.

Young’s work resonated with themes of immigration and of being Black in the US, particularly in the American South. His sketch-like style features loose brushstrokes often found in more Abstract Expressionist works.

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About The Artist: Purvis Young

Purvis Young was an American artist from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Young's work, often a blend of collage and painting, utilizes found objects and the experience of African Americans in the south. Young gained recognition as a cult contemporary artist, with a collectors' following that included Jane Fonda, Damon Wayans, Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and others. In 2006 a feature documentary titled Purvis of Overtown was produced...

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About The Medium: Acrylic

A fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become water-resistant when dry.

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