2. The Banjo Lesson
Oil Paint
1893
One of Tanner’s most famous work when he visited
Philadelphia. He use the Realist style and long brush strokes
to capture a warm lighting scene. It is a remarkable scene
for every man to pass down the tradition to a child.

3. TheThankful Poor
Oil on canvas
1894
A warm scene of a man and boy in a tiny room,
praying for what they have on the table, capture
in everyday lives of their struggles. A sense of
embrace and appreciation in the air and their
hardship times.

4. TheTwo Disciples atTheTomb
Oil Paint
1906
This is the discovery of Christ’s empty tomb on Easter
Sunday. Next to him is his disciple, Peter, who will
become the leader of the Christian church.They are
both fill with sadness and loss at words as the yellow
light cast over.

5. Georgia Landscape
Oil Paint
1889- 1890
A somber landscape filled with
overcast sky and mysterious dark
trees. Emotions unveiled through
the sky and wind.Tanner painted this
piece while living in Atlanta.

6. Midday,Tangiers
Oil paint
1912
Tanner moments when he was inTangier for 3 months in
1912.This took place in the street life at the Casbah, of the
East gate.

7. Confederate Flag
Cornrows and Bantu knots
2010

8. Eye to Eye
Beads

9. Loose Strands,Tight Knots
Beads
2008

10. Madam CJWalker

11. TwoTrees