Wonderful woodcut piece of art of Mahalia Jackson by Margaret Taylor Burroughs.
This portrait of the queen of Gospel is done beautifully, it shows great attention to detail and Mrs Burroughs made sure to capture every detail of Jackson's face.
The piece is in excellent condition and is ready to be framed.
Signed and dated by Mrs Burroughs herself.
Measurements:23" high x 17 1/2" wide

Mahalia Jackson.
Born in New Orleans in 1911, Mahalia Jackson grew up in a shotgun home shared by 13 people. Raised by her Aunt Duke after her mother died in 1917, economic circumstances forced Jackson to quit school and work at home when she was in fourth grade.
Her earliest influences were the sights and sounds of Uptown New Orleans: banana steamships on the Mississippi River, acorns roasting in Audubon Park, hot jazz bands, the beat-driven music of the Sanctified Church, and Bessie Smith's bluesy voice wafting from her cousin Fred's record player. But Jackson found her greatest inspiration at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, where she sang on Wednesday, Friday, and four times on Sunday.
Even at age 12, her powerful voice could be heard all the way to the end of the block. "You going to be famous in this world and walk with kings and queens," said her Aunt Bell, predicting an illustrious future for a voice that would change the face of American music, empower the Civil Rights movement, and bring Mahalia Jackson worldwide renown.

good condition.