Philosophies of a King by Marlena Hebenstreit

The painting depicts Martin Luther King Jr. sitting at a desk with a stack of books in front of him.  The painting captures the moment when King was developing his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, inspired by the teachings of Gandhi, Thoreau, and others. The painting is part of Marlena's series that honors the legacy of King and his contributions to the civil rights movement. The painting is signed by the artist Marlena Hebenstreit and available for viewing at The Art Enclave Gallery.