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The Paintings of Henry Ossawa Tanner

Brooke Obie

The 19th-century artist overcame hardship to create lasting beauty.

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Tanner suffered through an era of terrible prejudice and bigotry but created beautiful art full of hope and inspiration. Read more here.

1 ^{of 3} The Annunciation

1898, oil on canvas, 57” x 71.5”

2 ^{of 3} Angels Appearing Before the Shepherds

ca. 1910, oil on canvas, 25 3/4” x 31 7/8”

3 ^{of 3} The Three Marys

1910, oil on canvas, 42” x 50″

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