Aretha Franklin pretty eyes the sturdy stalk

the sturdy stalk

on horseback led by a flag-bearer

and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh

and self-possession

Her arms are outstretched as she gives thanks for all of the "Beautiful Blessings" that the Lord has bestowed upon her

Aretha Franklin pretty eyes the sturdy stalkA photography captured featuring the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin in 1965. It was a Columbia Record publicity portrait. Available courtesy of the CSU Archives and the Everett Collection. This open edition photographic image is available in a variety of sizes. It is printed using archival inks on acid free paper to ensure the quality and the life of the artwork.