Henry Ossawa Tanner, The Good Shepherd

Henry Ossawa Tanner, The Good Shepherd, 1917, oil on canvas, 25-1/2 x 32 inches (Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art), a Seeing America video
speakers: Dr. Mindy Besaw, Curator of American Art, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Dr. Beth Harris

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

Having just had my son’s family adopt two children of color from our community which is predominantly white two weeks ago……we have the last four years as they progressed from foster care to adoption made ourselves aware of a much bigger and rich world out there…….we ALL …..family and friends have been expanding our understanding of the powers of people of EVERY color…… this video with so much hope, understanding and the greatness of this man and his talents and gifts to offer …..we are always learning…..thank You All for your dedication to life long learning…,.

[@marqbarq5977]

Thank you for introducing us to this great art, and artist.

[@IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue]

THANK YOU very much for creating this video on this WONDERFUL important painting. Greatly appreciated the high quality of your narrative. Best wishes!

[@wounderfulinability]

thank you for continuing making those videos! always pleasure to watch

[@paillette2010]

I am so glad you did this one. Thank you

[@clumsydad7158]

it's like a toned down Munch, lovely color palette, and a blurred memory of gentle spirituality ... all quiet on the western front, and in the pastures of the lord ... death & life

[@jeanlanz2344]

Tanner's representation of the bright middle eastern light in greens, blues, and purples seems the complement of Tissot's bright light in warm colors for his biblical scenes. The similarity of vision is striking.

[@victoriaparker-mothershed9427]

I just learned something new. Been looking at this photo/painting in a commentary

[@Sasha0927]

The colors make me think of opals, so I enjoy that. The way this is done reminds me of the beautiful colors that drops of water in oil produce.
Shield's version of "The Good Shepherd" nearly killed me, though. It was absolutely stunning.
"...this was an important part of his heritage, but it's not all of what he was." 🔥
No, it wasn't, but he did indeed represent well - black, creative, and faithful. Good for him.