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The Laundress by Henry Ossawa Tanner

The Laundress

Henry Ossawa Tanner · 1880

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Artist
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Date
1880
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Henry Ossawa Tanner

Henry Ossawa Tanner was the first African-American painter to gain international acclaim, celebrated for his evocative religious scenes and introspective portraits.

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