Marian Anderson's Easter Concert 9 - 1939

Thomas D. McAvoy's "Marian Anderson's Easter Concert" is a powerful black-and-white photograph capturing the renowned contralto singer performing at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939. The image showcases Anderson, dressed in a fur coat, standing before a backdrop of the memorial's columns and a blurred image of Abraham Lincoln, symbolizing the historical significance of the event. Surrounded by a cluster of microphones, she is captured in a moment of musical intensity, a testament to her powerful voice and the impact of her performance on the nation.