Assembly Church 1936

"Assembly Church" is a 1936 lithograph by African American artist Prentiss Taylor. The artwork depicts a lively scene of a church service, full of expressive figures and energetic musicality. The composition captures the raw emotion and community spirit of a rural African American church gathering. The artist's use of charcoal and black and white tones adds depth and detail to the figures and the interior of the church. Taylor's work often focused on the experiences and struggles of Black Americans, and "Assembly Church" is a powerful example of his commitment to social realism.