Visualizing Subjectivity Through Portraiture
A Painting made in 1925 by the acclaimed artist Archibald J. Motley Jr.
A Portrait of Complexity
Early Life and Career
Race and Identity in Motley’s Work
Breaking Down the Details
The Harlem Renaissance
Motley’s continued Influence
Explore Major themes
- Composition and style
- The use of racial targeted language
- Visualizing the New Negro Woman
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