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archibald motley, jr.

Posted on January 4, 2010 by dumsumla

Recently visited the Museum at The Art Institute in Chicago and re-discovered Harlem Renaissance artist Archibald Motley, Jr. Hot stuff.

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Anonymous · May 9, 2010

Just saw this at AI Chicago and really loved it! Beautiful color and feeling.

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