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Black History Month: Henry Ossawa Tanner

Black History Month: Henry Ossawa Tanner

Henry Ossawa Tanner was one of the most distinguished artists of the nineteenth century, and the first African American artist recognized internationally for his work. He became known primarily for his paintings that depicted biblical themes “in their original setting.” Tanner was born in Philadelphia in 1859. His father was a teacher and bishop in […]