Quick Facts About Henry Ossawa Tanner
- Born
- June 21, 1859
- Died
- May 24, 1937
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Painter
- Notable works
- The art of Henry Ossawa Tanner
- Known for
- Moroccan Scene, The Banjo Lesson, The Young Sabot Maker, The Thankful Poor
About Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner was an American artist who spent much of his career in France. He became the first African-American painter to gain international acclaim. Tanner moved to Paris, France, in 1891 to study at the Académie Julian and gained acclaim in French artistic circles. In 1923, the French government elected Tanner chevalier of the Legion of Honor.
Biography source:
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