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Henry Ossawa Tanner: Pioneering African American Artist

Henry Ossawa Tanner, born in 1859 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a groundbreaking African American artist known for his remarkable paintings. He overcame obstacles to pursue his passion, moving to France and finding greater acceptance. Tanner's works like "The Banjo Lesson" and "The Thankful Poor" are celebrated for their depth and beauty. He made history as the first African American artist with a painting in the White House collection, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world.

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Henry Ossawa Tanner: Pioneering African American Artist

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  1. The Banjo Lesson By Henry Ossawa Tanner 1893 Oil on Canvas

  2. Henry Ossawa Tanner  Born 1859 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  Oldest of nine children  Father was a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church  Mother was a former enslaved person who escaped on the Underground Railroad  Educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia  Professor at Clark College (Now Clark Atlanta University)

  3. Tanner in France  1891 Tanner moved to France to further his art  Found Paris to be less restrictive for people of color  1899 married white American singer, Jessie Olssen  1903 birth of their only child, Jesse  Died in Paris on May 25th, 1937

  4. Famous Works  “The Banjo Lesson”  “The Thankful Poor”  “Nicodemus Visiting Jesus”  “Sand Dunes at Sunset, Atlantic City First painting by an African American artist to enter the permanent collection of the White House  https://www.wikiart.org/en/henry-ossawa-tanner

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