Abstract Painting of Horses

Original Title: Abstract Painting of Horses by Purvis Young
Devised Title: Abstract Painting of Horses
Date: Unknown
Creator: Purvis Young See all items with this value
Contributor: Calynne Hill; Louis Hill
Description: Signature fusion of urban expressionism and folk art. The horses, are a recurring symbol in his work, represent freedom, movement, and resistance. Created with bold, layered brushstrokes on reclaimed wood, the piece embodies themes of liberation and struggle, often inspired by the energy and challenges of inner-city life.
Primary Subject: 1900-1999 See all items with this value; Art See all items with this value; Landscapes See all items with this value; Rural Life See all items with this value
Location: Tallahassee; Leon County; Florida; United States of America
Type: Painting
Medium: Paint; Canvas
Additional Techniques: Painting
Measurements: L: 77cm x W:102cm
Format: JPEG
HBCU Identifier: AR_0000_01_0001
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.FAMU.0129
Rights: All rights reserved. The use of any part of these objects and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of MEBA is an infringement of the copyright law.
Contributing Institution: Florida A&M University
Collection: Calynne and Louis Hill Collection See all items with this value
Language: English