Archibald Motley: Nightlife 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Archibald J. Motley Jr. (American, 1891–1981) Nightlife, 1943 It’s near 1:00 a.m. and time to dance in Archibald Motley’s Nightlife, a bustling cabaret in 1940s Chicago. Drawing from cinematic techniques, Motley painted genre scenes such as this to depict the diversity of black American experiences, hoping to speak across racial divides and inspire social change.
The painting in this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle is alive with revelry, portraying the most vibrant elements in sophisticated, young lives—all under the burgundy glow of nightclub lights. • Gather with family and friends for puzzle-piecing together!
Box size: 10 x 13 x 1.875 in. Puzzle size: 20 x 27 in.