Abraham’s Oak

Henry Ossawa Tanner, Abraham's Oak, 1905, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Robbins, 1983.95.185
Henry Ossawa Tanner, Abraham's Oak, 1905, oil on canvas, 21 3828 58 in. (54.472.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Robbins, 1983.95.185
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Artwork Details

Title
Abraham’s Oak
Date
1905
Dimensions
21 3828 58 in. (54.472.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Robbins
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on canvas
Classifications
Subjects
  • Landscape — tree — oak tree
  • Religion — Old Testament — Abraham
Object Number
1983.95.185

Works by this artist (1 item)

Maria Alquilar, Maquette for Bien Venida y Vaya Con Dios, 1985, ceramic, copper foil, wire, paint and plastic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, Art-in-Architecture Program, 1990.69A-B
Maquette for Bien Venida y Vaya Con Dios
Date1985
ceramic, copper foil, wire, paint and plastic
On view

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