1921
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Flight into Egypt is a 1921 unspecified by Henry Ossawa Tanner, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The painting "Flight into Egypt" by Henry Ossawa Tanner depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family's journey to Egypt. In the foreground, a donkey carrying Mary and the infant Jesus is led by Joseph, who walks beside it. The background features a vast, open landscape with a few trees and a distant mountain range. The sky above is a soft, serene blue. A closer look reveals the gentle expressions on the faces of Mary and Joseph, conveying a sense of peace and tranquility. The artist's use of color and light creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene. For more on the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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