1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Christ Walking on the Waters is a 1910 by Henry Ossawa Tanner, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a boat on choppy water, with three figures inside. One stands up, holding a long pole, while the others crouch. The waves are wild, drawn with quick, tangled lines. The sky is dark and swirling, making the scene feel stormy. The artist used shading to create deep contrasts between light and dark, giving the scene a dramatic mood. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
Henry Ossawa Tanner (June 21, 1859 – May 25, 1937) was an American artist who spent much of his career in France.
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