Artwork Info: Millbottom (2)

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James Purdy (1914-2009) was a unique American novelist & short story writer known for his dark, satirical explorations of alienation, sexuality, and the American experience. Discover the work of this 'authentic genius' praised by Gore Vidal & Jonatha

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Title: Millbottom (2)
Artist: James Purdy
Year: 1935
Original dimensions: 55.0 x 34.0 cm
Copyright status: Under copyright
Creative period: Mature Period
Corpus context: urbanization , industrial aesthetics
Keywords: factory landscape , smoke and clouds art , urban landscape art

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Millbottom (2)

James Purdy (1914 – 2009)

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