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Many of the artists who have represented Negro life have seen only the comic, ludicrous side of it, and have lacked symp
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"Many of the artists who have represented Negro life have seen only the comic, ludicrous side of it, and have lacked sympathy with and appreciation for the warm big heart that dwells within such a rough exterior"

- Henry Ossawa Tanner

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The quote indicates that some artists who portrayed African American life in their artwork just focused on its comical and also laughable facets, without showing any type of understanding or love for the authentic as well as compassionate spirit that exists beneath the difficult exterior.

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Henry Ossawa Tanner This quote is written / told by Henry Ossawa Tanner between June 21, 1859 and May 25, 1937. He was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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