The artwork “Octoroon” by Archibald Motley, created in 1922, is an oil painting on canvas that falls within the Art Deco movement. This piece is categorized under the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, a woman is depicted seated against a richly textured background in warm tones. She is dressed in a black garment with light blue cuffs, adorned with a small decorative flower. Her elegant appearance is further accentuated by the pearl necklace and earrings she wears. The polished and poised posture of the subject, combined with the detailed rendering of her serene expression, reflects the portrait’s striking and refined nature, characteristic of the Art Deco style.
