Departure into Egypt (At the Inn)

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"Departure into Egypt (At the Inn)" is a captivating painting by the distinguished African American artist Henry Ossawa Tanner. The artwork depicts a poignant scene, likely drawing inspiration from the Biblical account of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. Rendered in Tanner's signature, subdued palette of greens and blues, the painting radiates a somber and reflective mood.The scene is set within the humble confines of an inn, where two figures stand prominently. On the right, we see a woman, tenderly cradling an infant, embodying a sense of protective warmth and maternal care. Adjacent to her is a man, clad in a dark cloak, his expression contemplative, perhaps weighed down by the gravity of their journey and the road ahead. The muted colors and the soft, diffused lighting enhance the intimate and secretive feel of the moment, as if capturing a quiet pause in their arduous journey.Tanner's skillful use of texture and light brings a tactile and almost ethereal quality to the painting, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of faith, refuge, and resilience. This piece is not only a visual recounting of a historical and spiritual journey but also serves as a deeper meditation on the human experiences of struggle and hope.

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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.