Palace of Justice, Tangier (ca. 1912-1913)
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Henry Ossawa Tanner's painting, "Palace of Justice, Tangier" (ca. 1912-1913), captures a serene and somewhat ethereal view of the historic building under the immense expanse of a clear blue sky. In this artwork, Tanner's mastery in playing with light and shadow when depicting architectural structures comes strongly to the fore.The painting portrays the grandiosity of the Palace of Justice in Tangier with a dream-like haze that cloaks the building, lending it a mysterious and almost majestic appearance. The palace's defining features, including arches and robust columns, are rendered with a softness that almost makes them seem delicate, contrasting sharply with their actual stone construction.In the foreground, Tanner introduces a solitary, darkly painted equestrian statue, grounding the composition and serving as a reminder of the region's rich culture and history. The subtle blending of Western and Moroccan architectural elements within the building reflects Tangier's position at the crossroads of diverse cultures and historical narratives.Through a palette dominated by blues and grays, Tanner conveys a sense of tranquility that transcends the mere physicality of a judicial building, inviting the viewer to consider the broader cultural and historical significance of the site.
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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.