Henry Ossawa Tanner (June 21, 1859 – May 25, 1937) was an African-American artist. He was the first African-American painter to gain international acclaim.
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Henry Ossawa Tanner in 1907. |
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| Birth name | Henry Ossawa Tanner |
| Born | (1859-06-21)June 21, 1859 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 25, 1937(1937-05-25) (aged 77) Paris, France |
| Nationality | American |
| Field | painting, drawing |
Read more about Henry Ossawa Tanner: Early Life, Education, Issues of Racism, Life Abroad, The Banjo Lesson, Painting Style, Later Years, Legacy, Selected Works, Exhibitions
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