Henry Farny (1847–1916): The Painter of the Vanishing Race Henry François Farny (July 15, 1847 – December 23, 1916) was an American painter and illustrator whose artistic focus centered on portraying Native American life in the late nineteenth century United States. His distinctive style—often termed “vanishing race” art—became synonymous with a romanticized vision of the American frontier and cemented his place as one of the foremost figures in the Cincinnati School of Painting. Early Life & Influences Born in Ribeauville, France, Farny emigrated to the United States with his family in 18…