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Henry Ossawa Tanner Quotes

Henry Ossawa Tanner quotes

American Artist June 21, 1859 – May 25, 1937

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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
Many of the artists who have represented Negro life have seen only the comic, 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
My efforts have been to not only put the Biblical incident in the original setting, but at the same time give the human touch which makes the whole world kin and which ever remains the same. Henry Ossawa Tanner
The physical characteristics of the child Jesus will always remain a point of discussion. No artist has ever produced a type, nor ever will, that has in it all that the varying minds of all time will acknowledge as complete. Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner quote: "It seemed to me that this might be a great pageant, which..."
It seemed to me that this might be a great pageant, which would give a chance for a very interesting picture. Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner quote: "I decided on the spot that I would be an artist, and I assure..."
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
Henry Ossawa Tanner quote: "Get it - get it better or get it worse. No middle ground of..."
Get it - get it better or get it worse. No middle ground of compromise. Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner quote: "I will preach with my brush."
I will preach with my brush. Henry Ossawa Tanner

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