History of Thomas Eakins oil paintings.

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Personal Details

Name	Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins
Place of birth	Philadelphia
Date of Birth	July 25, 1844
Date of Death	June 25, 1916 (aged 71)
Nationality	American
Field	Painting
Training	Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, École des Beaux-Arts
Movement	Realism
Works	Max Schmitt in a Single Scull, 1871, The Gross Clinic, 1875, The Agnew Clinic, 1889, William Rush and His Model, 1908
Awards	National Academician

Thomas Eakins (1844?1916) was an American painter and photographer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a realist painter and photographer whose works often focused on the human form. Eakins was a devoted student of the human body and studied anatomy extensively. His works often depicted individuals engaged in activities such as swimming, rowing, and boxing. His paintings, photographs, and sculptures often explored themes of everyday life, depicting people from all walks of life and from all parts of the world.

Eakins?s work was heavily influenced by his study of classical art and the works of his contemporaries such as Edgar Degas and ?douard Manet. He was also heavily influenced by photography, which he used to produce realistic and detailed images in his works. He was a master of composition, often using dynamic and unusual angles to create a sense of movement and energy. Eakins was known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the character of his subjects. He was also a master of light and shadow, often using light to create a sense of drama or to bring out the unique character of his subjects.

His paintings often featured realistic details that brought out the emotions of his subjects. Eakins created a unique style of painting combining realism and impressionism. He was an innovator who used his knowledge of anatomy and photography to create works of art that captured the beauty and emotion of the human form. He was a master of color, often using vivid colors to create a sense of atmosphere and emotion. Thomas Eakins was one of the most influential American painters of the 19th century. His works have had a lasting impact on American art and his influence can be seen in the works of his contemporaries and those who followed him.

His works have been displayed in many museums and galleries around the world, and he is considered one of the most important American painters of the 19th century.