Who painted Henry Ossawa Tanner?

Henry Ossawa Tanner was painted by Hermann Dudley Murphy in 1897.

Where can I see Henry Ossawa Tanner?

Henry Ossawa Tanner is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Henry Ossawa Tanner?

Henry Ossawa Tanner is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Henry Ossawa Tanner

Hermann Dudley Murphy , 1897

Henry Ossawa Tanner is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Hermann Dudley Murphy. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

This is a portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing round glasses, a dark coat, and a white collar. The background is a plain, dark green, and the brushstrokes are soft and blended.

The painting was done in 1893, and the man is Henry Ossawa Tanner. His direct gaze makes the portrait feel quiet but alive.

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Overview

This oil painting is a portrait of Henry Ossawa Tanner, created by Hermann Dudley Murphy. The work is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Tanner with a serious expression, wearing round glasses and formal attire, against a dark green background. His direct gaze conveys a sense of quiet intensity.

Technique & Style

The painting features soft, blended brushstrokes, characteristic of Murphy's post-impressionist style. The artist's use of oil paint allows for subtle texture and depth.

History & Provenance

The portrait was painted in 1893. Hermann Dudley Murphy, an American artist known for still lifes, landscapes, and other pursuits, was the creator.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hermann Dudley Murphy

Hermann Dudley Murphy (25 August 1867, Marlborough, Massachusetts - 1945, Lexington, Massachusetts) was an American painter, known mostly for still-lifes and landscapes. He also worked as an illustrator, art teacher and frame designer.

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

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