Artist

Henry J. Tanous

Nationality

American

Artist Dates

1909-1993

Portrait Group

Preview

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Height

47 1/2

Width

35 1/2

Gift/Purchase Information

Funded by the Federal Government’s Public Works of Art Project. (Funded by the Civil Works Commission)

Collection/Provenance

Memorial Union Collection

Status

Stored: Room 435

Location

Chester Fritz Library

Artist Bio

Henry J. Tanous, the son of Syrian immigrants, was born in Hettinger, North Dakota. He studied at UND, the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, and the Minneapolis Art Institute. In 1939, Tanous moved to California, where he became an animator for Disney Studios.

Additional Information

During the Great Depression, Tanous was hired by the Public Works of Art Project to paint North Dakota subjects, such as the painting on display. The painting depicts three University faculty members, Drs. Gillette, Libby, and Hult.

Condition

Excellent

Rights

Images are provided for educational purposes only and may not be reproduced for commercial use. Images may be protected by artist copyright. A credit line is required to be used for any public non-commercial educational purpose. The credit line must include, “Image courtesy of the University of North Dakota.”