The people behind the art

Thomas Eakins

1844 to 1916

Thomas Eakins was an American painter (1844–1916). Their work is associated with French Realism. Their recorded places of work include Philadelphia; Paris; Switzerland; Germany; Spain.

1 artwork in the archive

Born: 1844
Died: 1916
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Philadelphia
Died in: Philadelphia

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Artworks by Thomas Eakins

United States1875

Portrait of Dr. Samuel D. Gross (The Gross Clinic)

Artist: Thomas Eakins

A gallery guide's reading of Thomas Eakins's 1875 group portrait of Dr. Samuel D. Gross, pausing over a surgical demonstration in a Philadelphia amphitheater. The guide connects the painting's subject and setting to the composition, light and gesture that carry its meaning, while noting where the available record leaves questions open.

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Wikidata: Thomas Eakins