The Seine
circa 1902 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This landscape painting depicts a tranquil view of the Seine River in Paris bathed in the warm, soft light of either dawn or dusk. It is executed in oil on canvas, characteristic of Tanner's later focus on atmospheric light and color.
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Henry Ossawa Tanner was the first African American painter to gain international acclaim. After moving to Paris to escape the racial prejudice he faced in the United States, he became deeply influenced by the Impressionist movement, often using light to imbue his scenes with spiritual and atmospheric depth.
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The Seine
Henry Tanner, circa 1902
