Archibald Motley

Archibald Motley (1891–1981) was an American painter.

Also recorded as Archibald John Motley, Jr.; Archibald John Motley; Archibald Motley, Jr..

Archibald Motley in brief

Born
1891
Died
1981
Known for
painter
Place of birth
New Orleans
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Overview

Born at New Orleans in 1891, died at Chicago in 1981.

In detail

Archibald Motley studied at School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Englewood Technical Prep Academy. training under George Bellows is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance.

Work by Archibald Motley is recorded in the collections of Whitney Museum of American Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Detroit Institute of Arts, Georgia Museum of Art and Saint Louis Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Archibald Motley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4786462: Archibald Motley

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