Artists  > Archibald John Motley Jr.

Archibald John Motley Jr.

Archibald John Motley Jr. is known for his vibrant paintings of Black American nightlife and jazz culture in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.

Dates
1891–1981
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Europe > Western Europe > France
Period Culture Style
Modernisms > Harlem Renaissance
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting
Works of Art

Artists  > Archibald John Motley Jr.

Archibald John Motley Jr.

Archibald John Motley Jr. is known for his vibrant paintings of Black American nightlife and jazz culture in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.

Dates
1891–1981
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Europe > Western Europe > France
Period Culture Style
Modernisms > Harlem Renaissance
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting
Works of Art