"King's Gambit"

The King's Gambit is one of the oldest known opening chess moves where a pawn is sacrificed to get an advantage in development.  The piece reimagines Rev Dr. Martin Luther King and el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz (Malcolm X) engaging in an opening game of chess. Though the two had only met once in 1964, the artist, C. Riley, wanted to depict the two honorable leaders facing off in a strategic battle, as they were both on opposite ends of the same fight for the rights of black people in America. Combining the elements on Realism, Abstract and Contemporary Art, this is a thought provoking piece with many elements and layers for the viewer to decipher. Original Artwork Acrylic on 48"x36" Back Stapled Traditional Canvas. Varnished in a UV-Resistant Clear Gloss Acrylic Coating (3x for ultimate protection). All original artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, embossed and signed by artist C. Riley III. Canvas Prints Available in the following sizes: 24"x18", 30"x24" and 48"x36". (Email