Assembly Church

1936

Prentiss Taylor

Associated Names
Prentiss Taylor

Artist, American, 1907 - 1991

This is a drawing of an interior scene of communal musical worship. The image depicts a group of individuals gathered in a small, intimate indoor setting. The main focus is a lively scene of musical expression, with people singing, playing instruments, and engaging in collective participation. There is a prominent presence of a pianist at a small piano, surrounded by others who seem to be clapping or singing along, some with their hands aloft, and others holding musical instruments such as drums. The room is simply furnished, with a range of chairs and a wood-burning stove with a pipe running along the ceiling. The detailed shading and intricate linework capture the depth and movement of this assembly. The overall mood is one of energy, spirituality, and community.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1996

  • Rose, Ingrid, and Roderick S. Quiroz.. The Lithographs of Prentiss Taylor: A Catalogue Raisonné. Bronx, NY: Fordham University Press, 1996, p. 90, no. 48.

Inscriptions

lower left on stone: P.T. XLVIII; lower left in graphite: Assembly Church 40 prints; lowe right in graphite: Prentiss Taylor June 1936

Wikidata ID

Q76456712

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