Kansas City, Kansas
25.0 x 35.0 cm
The Smithsonian American Art Museum is home to a stunning watercolor painting titled Kansas City, Kansas by the renowned artist Henry Ossawa Tanner. This beautiful piece of art measures 25 x 35 cm and is a testament to Tanner's skill in capturing the serene and peaceful atmosphere of a nighttime scene. The painting depicts a family walking together under the moonlit sky, surrounded by trees and a dirt road.
For more information on the artist and his works, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Ossawa_Tanner.
Artistic Style and Technique
Tanner's use of watercolor in Kansas City, Kansas is characterized by soft brushstrokes and a muted color palette, which creates a sense of calmness and tranquility. The artist's impressionist style is evident in the way he captures the play of light on the subjects, with the moonlight casting a gentle glow on the family. For more information on Henry Ossawa Tanner's artistic style, visit /art/list/?Filter=AQUUMD-Henry-Ossawa-Tanner-Highlands-N-C.Other Notable Works by Henry Ossawa Tanner
Some of Henry Ossawa Tanner's other notable works include Flight into Egypt, which can be found at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. To learn more about this painting, visit /art/list/?Filter=AQUUNH-Henry-Ossawa-Tanner-Flight-into-Egypt-(painting).- Highlands, N.C is another notable work by the artist, showcasing his ability to capture the beauty of landscapes.
- The Smithsonian American Art Museum also features works by other artists, such as Mary Morris Vaux Walcott and Mary Vaux Walcott, whose paintings can be found at /art/list/?Filter=AQU6TK-Mary-Morris-Vaux-Walcott-Viola-orbiculata and /art/list/?Filter=AQSA3U-Mary-Vaux-Walcott-Cattlaya-superbus.
For more information on the artist and his works, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Ossawa_Tanner.
Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859 – 1937)
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About this artwork
- Title: Kansas City, Kansas
- Artist: Henry Ossawa Tanner
- Original dimensions: 25.0 x 35.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Perceived brightness: shadow