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The Paintings of Henry Ossawa Tanner

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.

1898, oil on canvas

1 of 3 The Annunciation

1898, oil on canvas, 57” x 71.5”

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ca. 1910, oil on canvas

2 of 3 Angels Appearing Before the Shepherds

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

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1910, oil on canvas

3 of 3 The Three Marys

1910, oil on canvas, 42” x 50″

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