Island Mother baptized The flowing white garment and

The flowing white garment and dramatic use of light and shadow emphasize the spiritual weight of this pivotal moment

Though ultimately compelled to retreat

An African American historical poster featuring an image of a group of Buffalo Soldiers and historical information about the legendary group of African American soldiers

and His angels are the harbingers of hope and joy

and the daughter doing her grandmother's hair while surrounded by a patterned quilt

Island Mother baptized The flowing white garment andIsland Mother by Henry C. Porter is a work of art depicting a black mother in a white dress sitting on a small island with her infant son.