{"product_id":"okpebholo-se-on-a-painting-by-henry-ossawa-tanner-the-thankful-poor","title":"Okpebholo, SE :: On A Painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner - The Thankful Poor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYellow Einstein Press presents 'On A Painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner - The Thankful Poor' for solo flute by composer Shawn E. Okpebholo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composer writes about this piece, '\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOn a Painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner: The Thankful Poor\u003cspan\u003e is a solo flute work inspired by Tanner’s 1894 painting of the same name. Tanner, one of the first African American artists to gain international acclaim, often depicted scenes of quiet reflection and deep spirituality—qualities that resonate with my musical language. The painting portrays an elder and a young boy seated in prayerful communion, embodying gratitude amid hardship. I imagine their exchange as a sacred intergenerational moment—rich with stories, wisdom, and silent questions. This piece captures that intimacy through shifting moods: soulful, reflective, animated, and weighty. It’s a musical meditation on thankfulness, tenderness, and enduring hope.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yellow Einstein Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54210480472430,"sku":"YEP1008","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3559\/5814\/files\/YEP1008.jpg?v=1783618318","url":"https:\/\/www.flute4u.com\/products\/okpebholo-se-on-a-painting-by-henry-ossawa-tanner-the-thankful-poor","provider":"Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}