The Visitation (1910) by Henry Ossawa Tanner

The Visitation - Henry Ossawa Tanner - 1910

Artwork Information

TitleThe Visitation
ArtistHenry Ossawa Tanner
Date1910
Art MovementRealism

About The Visitation

“The Visitation” is an artwork by Henry Ossawa Tanner, created in 1910. This religious painting belongs to the Realism art movement. The artwork captures a significant biblical moment with a high level of detail typical of Realism.

In “The Visitation,” two women are the focal point, one seated while the other stands in the doorway, gesturing as if in conversation. The room is dimly lit, except for a radiant light source that highlights the figures and a laden table in the foreground. The interplay of light and shadow in the artwork enhances the depth and realism, drawing attention to the expressions and gestures of the characters. The use of warm, earthy tones gives the scene a serene and reverent ambiance, underscoring the solemnity of the depicted moment.

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