Mother Green with Bible (Storefront Churches series) 1958 - 1960

"Mother Green with Bible (Storefront Churches series)" is a black and white photograph by Milton Rogovin from his "Storefront Churches series". The photo depicts a woman in a black dress and a white head covering, holding an open Bible in her hands, gazing off into the distance. The image was created between 1958 and 1960. Rogovin's work focuses on the social and cultural landscape of Buffalo, New York, with a particular interest in the city’s African American community. Rogovin's photographs are characterized by their simplicity and directness. He often used natural light and avoided elaborate compositions, preferring to let his subjects speak for themselves.