Henry Ossawa TannerAmerican, 1859–1937The Savior
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, D.C., United States
RoomLuce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 11B
On public display.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
About the painting
The story of Christ’s crucifixion occupied Henry Ossawa Tanner’s mind throughout his career. The Savior shows Jesus meditating as he waits for his crown of thorns and purple robe, in which he would be mocked as the “King of the Jews.” Tanner portrayed him as a real person in contemplation and prayer rather than as an idealized figure. But the yellow color in his face and outlining his profile is like a glowing light that suggests Christ’s uniqueness as a spiritual being, able to transcend flesh and blood.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- 1983.95.191
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Smithsonian American Art Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 11 days ago
- Image: Smithsonian American Art Museum — CC0
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