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Odds are you've seen this most famous painting by Black visual artist Henry Ossawa Tanner, but did you know his oeuvre includes many landscapes and religious scenes in addition to those of every day Black life? To learn more visit the attached link or look him up on WikiArt.

Learn About Henry Ossawa Tanner: A 19th Century Black Artist

https://mymodernmet.com/henry-ossawa-tanner-19th-century-black-artist/

Funny how white 'national landmarks' rarely struggle this much for funding, or with so little coverage, isn't it.

Via @artforum on twitter:
"Despite having been awarded National Landmark Status in 1976, the building has fallen into disrepair and is now the subject of a campaign by local Black preservationist groups who are working to raise money to save it."

#HenryOssawaTanner

https://www.artforum.com/news/philadelphia-home-of-henry-ossawa-tanner-imperiled-89727