I decided on the spot that I would be an artist, and I assure you, it was no ordinary artist I had in mind. — Henry Ossawa Tanner
I believe the negro blood counts, and counts to my advantage – though it has caused — Henry Ossawa Tanner
My effort has been not only to put the biblical incident in the original setting… — Henry Ossawa Tanner
It seemed to me that this might be a great pageant, which would give a chance for a very interesting picture. — Henry Ossawa Tanner
My efforts have been to not only put the biblical incident in the original setting — Henry Ossawa Tanner
The physical characteristics of the child jesus will always remain a point of discussion. — Henry Ossawa Tanner