Henry Ossawa Tanner
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
| Year Painted | 1897 |
| Collection Link | Museum |
| License | Public Domain |
| File Size (Pixels) | 5810 x 4361 |
| Best Print Size | 12 x 18 |
| *Max Print Size | 30 x 45 |
*Printing this file larger than the recommended max print size may result in a blurry or pixelated final print.
SUBJECT NOTE: Sarah Tanner was the heart of her prominent African American family, and here, her son honors her steady presence while also marking a turning point in his artistic journey—one shaped by persistence, talent, and though they were initially opposed to his artistic pursuits, gradually won his family’s support. The composition is a reference to another famous work of art, “Whistler’s Mother” by the painter James McNeill Whistler.
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