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

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