Born in Wisconsin on March 1, 1870. Purvis settled in Santa Barbara in 1913. He worked as an artist there until his demise on Feb. 5, 1924. Primarily a marine painter, his work includes seascapes, clipper ships, and maritime subjects.
Source: Edan Hughes,
"Artists in California, 1786-1940"City Directory; Death record.
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