Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1859-1937
(1907)
The Banjo Lesson, 1893
Composition – is the placement, organization or arrangement of
the visual elements or feature in a work of art that is distinct from
the subject. See Below for Demonstration.
Portrait – before cameras were used to take a family portrait, a
family or individual would usually pay an artist to paint their portrait
in a pleasant setting like outdoors or in a beautiful room. This
meant standing perfectly still for a number of hours while the
painter first sketched the likeness of each individual and then
finished the portrait with paint or pastel. Have the students try to
keep perfectly still for a minute to see if they can do it.
Mood – is the general atmosphere, or state of mind and feelings,
that a work of art generates. For example, the mood of a painting
could be disturbing or tranquil, dark or energetic.
The Thankful Poor, 1894
…..Walking on the Water, 1897
Sand Dunes at Sunset, Atlantic City (c. 1885) From the permanent collection of the White House
Study for the Wailing
Wall, c.1897
The Annunciation,
The Young Sabot
Maker, 1895