Many of the artists who have represented Negro life have seen only the comic, the ludicrous side of it, and have lacked sympathy with and appreciation for the warm, big heart that dwells within such a rough exterior. — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
I believe the Negro blood counts, and counts to my advantage – though it has caused me at times a life of great humiliation and sorrow. — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
My efforts have been to not only put the Biblical incident in the original setting, but at the same time give the human touch… — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
I was extremely timid and to be made to feel that I was not wanted, although in a place where I had every right… — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
Many of the artists who have represented Negro life have seen only the comic, the ludicrous side of it, and have lacked sympathy with… — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
Get it - get it better or get it worse. No middle ground of compromise. — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
It seemed to me that this might be a great pageant, which would give a chance for a very interesting picture. — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
I believe the Negro blood counts, and counts to my advantage – though it has caused me at times a life of great humiliation… — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
I decided on the spot that I would be an artist, and I assure you, it was no ordinary artist I had in mind. — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
The physical characteristics of the child Jesus will always remain a point of discussion. No artist has ever produced a type, nor ever will,… — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
My effort has been not only to put the Biblical incident in the original setting… but at the same time give the human touch… — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
