SaintsPurvis Young · 1970
Mixed Media- WallArt
- Contemporary Art
1970- Contemporary
76.0 x 50.0 cm
Souls Grown Deep
Purvis Young (1943 – 2010)
Discover Purvis Young (1943-2010), a self-taught Miami artist celebrated for his vibrant collage & paintings depicting the African American experience and urban life in Overtown. His work is found in major museums worldwide.
Souls Grown Deep (Atlanta, United States of America)
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Almost every day, Young would search the streets of the Miami neighborhood of Overtown for materials to incorporate into his artwork. Young
About this artwork
- Title: Saints
- Artist: Purvis Young
- Year: 1970
- Original dimensions: 76.0 x 50.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Souls Grown Deep
- Medium: Mixed Media
- Period: Contemporary
- Medium type: WallArt
Quick Facts
- Title: Saints
- Medium: Paint on wood
- Artist: Purvis Young
- Subject or theme: Conflict and community gathering
Questions & Answers
How do the colors of "Saints" by Purvis Young relate to its emotion?
In "Saints", neutrals colors accompany a dramatic feeling.
How do medium and movement combine in "Saints"?
In "Saints", the mixed media technique meets the Contemporary Art movement.
Who made "Saints", and when?
The author of "Saints" is Purvis Young, and the work is dated 1970.