Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit Exhibition, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphis
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The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) is located in Philadelphia within walking distance of City Hall. Founded in 1805 by painter and scientist Charles Willson Peale, sculptor William Rush, and other artists and business leaders, PAFA holds the distinction of being the oldest art school and art museum
in the United States. Its current "historic landmark" building opened in 1876, three years before Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859–1937) enrolled as one of PAFA's first African American students. Tanner would later become the first African American artist to achieve international acclaim for his work.
in the United States. Its current "historic landmark" building opened in 1876, three years before Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859–1937) enrolled as one of PAFA's first African American students. Tanner would later become the first African American artist to achieve international acclaim for his work.
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