The Banjo Lesson is a renowned oil-on-canvas painting created by renowned African American painter Henry Ossawa Tanner in 1893. The work depicts an elderly African American man teaching a young boy to play a banjo in the man’s lap. The painting emphasizes the struggle of African Americans in the 19th century while celebrating the strength and faith of the elderly man as he passes his banjo skills and knowledge to a younger generation. In the background, a rural landscape gives further context to the story of the picture and to the African American experience.

Bouquet of Sunflowers – Painting by Claude Monet (1840 – 1926), French, Dated 1881 (courtesy commons.wikimedia).

The painting depicts a simple blue vase, surrounded by a collection of fruits and other objects. The composition is arranged in such a way that it creates a sense of balance and harmony, with each element complementing the others to form a cohesive whole. Paul Cézanne is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 19th century, and “Le Vase Bleu” is a prime example of his artistic vision.

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The Love Letter – Painting by Francois Boucher (French, 1703 – 1770), Dated 1750, Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Vision Vase of Flowers, dated 1900, Painting by Vincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890), (courtesy commons.wikimedia).

The figure of Hope is the central focus of the artwork, seated on a globe and blindfolded, representing the uncertain nature of the future. The lyre, an instrument traditionally associated with the art of poetry, rests by her side, symbolizing the enduring beauty and creativity of the human spirit. Watts’ attention to detail is noteworthy, as seen in the rippling fabric of Hope’s dress, intricate work on the lyre, and the rough surface of the globe.

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