Study for Flight to Egypt (ca. 1899-1923)

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"Study for Flight to Egypt" by Henry Ossawa Tanner is a captivating prelude to one of the artist's vital works. Created between 1899 and 1923, this artwork encapsulates a pivotal moment through its ethereal, impressionistic brushwork.In the painting, we observe a tranquil yet profound scene where three figures traipse across a gentle landscape suffused with soft, mellow colors that suggest the tender light of dawn or the soothing calm of twilight. Conveying a narrative rooted in the biblical flight of the Holy Family, Tanner portrays Mary, cloaked in white, as a central figure surrounded by Joseph and perhaps a guiding angel or another traveler, emphasizing their silent sojourn.The delicacy of Tanner’s technique is visible in the dreamlike quality of the atmosphere and the blurred flow of movements, effectively embodying the uncertainty and solemnity of their journey. This artwork not only demonstrates Tanner’s mastery in handling light and color but also serves as a moment of reflection on faith, resilience, and the serene acceptance of a destined path.

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Henry Ossawa Tanner (June 21, 1859 – May 25, 1937) was an American artist who spent much of his career in France. He became the first African-American painter to gain international acclaim. Tanner moved to Paris, France, in 1891 to study at the Académie Julian and gained acclaim in French artistic circles. His painting Daniel in the Lions' Den (1895, location unknown) was accepted into the 1896 Salon, the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Tanner's Resurrection of Lazarus (1896, Musée d'Orsay, Paris) was purchased by the French government after winning the third-place medal at the 1897 Salon. In 1923, the French government elected Tanner chevalier of the Legion of Honor.