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Purvis Young, “Railroad Gang Reaching for a Better Life”, Miami, Florida, c. 1990s, House paint…
Railroad Gang Reaching for a Better Life
Purvis Young, “Railroad Gang Reaching for a Better Life”, Miami, Florida, c. 1990s, House paint…
Purvis Young, “Railroad Gang Reaching for a Better Life”, Miami, Florida, c. 1990s, House paint and acrylic on wood board and carpet frame, 38 x 41 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Andrew Menachem, 2020.13.3. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Railroad Gang Reaching for a Better Life

Artist ((1943–2010))
Place/RegionMiami, Florida, United States
Date1990s
MediumHouse paint and acrylic on wood board and carpet frame
Dimensions38 x 41"
Credit LineGift of Andrew Menachem
Accession number2020.13.3
ClassificationPaintings
Photo CreditAdam Reich
On View
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