OTD Henry Ossawa Tanner joined the ancestors (Jun 21, 1859 - May 25, 1937). Artist who spent much of his career in France. He was the 1st Black painter to gain international acclaim.
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"Henry Ossawa Tanner, Artist." Historianspeaks, May 28, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/henry-ossawa-tanner-artist.
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