the discovery journey
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The Discovery JourneyBy: Hieu Huynh
Henry Ossawa Tanner
The Banjo Lesson
Oil Paint
1893
One of Tanner’s most famous work when he visited Philadelphia. He use the Realist style and long brush strokes to capture a warm lighting scene. It is a remarkable scene for every man to pass down the tradition to a child.
Henry Ossawa Tanner
The Thankful Poor
Oil on canvas
1894
A warm scene of a man and boy in a tiny room, praying for what they have on the table, capture in everyday lives of their struggles. A sense of embrace and appreciation in the air and their hardship times.
Henry Ossawa Tanner
The Two Disciples at The Tomb
Oil Paint
1906
This is the discovery of Christ’s empty tomb on Easter Sunday. Next to him is his disciple, Peter, who will become the leader of the Christian church. They are both fill with sadness and loss at words as the yellow light cast over.
Henry Ossawa TannerGeorgia Landscape
Oil Paint
1889- 1890
A somber landscape filled with overcast sky and mysterious dark trees. Emotions unveiled through the sky and wind. Tanner painted this piece while living in Atlanta.
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Midday, Tangiers
Oil paint
1912
Tanner moments when he was in Tangier for 3 months in 1912. This took place in the street life at the Casbah, of the East gate.
Sonya ClarkConfederate Flag
Cornrows and Bantu knots
2010
Sonya ClarkEye to Eye
Beads
Sonya Clark
Loose Strands, Tight Knots
Beads
2008
Sonya ClarkMadam CJ Walker
Sonya ClarkTwo Trees