Thomas Eakins

American, 1844 - 1916

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This painting shows a person seated on a stool or chair, wearing a long, dark-blue robe or gown. They are slightly turned toward the right, looking downward at something they hold in their hands, and their head is covered with a cloth or cap. The background is textured with earthy tones, mostly tan with some patches of yellow ochre and gray.

The Chaperone

Thomas Eakins

c. 1908

Oil on canvas Accession ID 1991.34.1

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Dr. William Thomson

Thomas Eakins

1906

Oil on canvas Accession ID 2025.89.4

On view: West Building, Main Floor, Gallery M69

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The artwork depicts a man shown from the waist up. He is standing with his hands clasped in front of him. He has a bald head with long, flowing gray hair and a full gray beard. He is wearing a dark naval uniform adorned with gold buttons and a prominent star-shaped medal on his chest. The uniform has gold epaulettes on the shoulders and a decorative belt. The background is a dark, muted color.

Rear Admiral George W. Melville

Thomas Eakins

1905

Oil on canvas Accession ID 1991.33.1

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This painting shows a man seated in a wooden chair, facing slightly to the right with his hands resting on his lap. He has pale, wrinkled skin, a large nose, prominent cheekbones, a thin, closed mouth, and short dark hair. He wears a light blue clerical robe with a large cross around his neck. His shoes are dark with silver buckles, and he has a large ring on one finger. There is patterned fabric on the floor beneath his chair, which appears to rest on a low platform. The background has dark wood paneling, and a coat of arms is on the wall to the right.

Archbishop Diomede Falconio

Thomas Eakins

1905

Oil on canvas Accession ID 1946.16.1

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The artwork is a portrait of a woman shown from the chest up. She is positioned facing slightly to her right. Her facial features are defined, and her expression is neutral. The woman has light hair styled up and back from her face. She is wearing a high-collared, light-colored blouse with vertical stripes and a brooch at the collar. The background is a dark, muted color, which contrasts with her lighter clothing and draws attention to her face.

Annie C. Lochrey Husson (Mrs. Louis Husson)

Thomas Eakins

c. 1905

Oil on canvas Accession ID 1957.2.2

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This painting is a portrait of a person with dark hair styled neatly in an updo with soft waves over their forehead. They have a serious expression, with pale skin, high cheekbones, deep-set eyes, dark eyebrows, and pink lips in a neutral expression. The person is wearing a pale blue garment with a vee-neck and slightly puffed sleeves, and they are turned slightly to the left. On the right, there are deep shadows on the side of their face and their neck. The background is a mixture of brown and gray shades with visible brushstrokes.

Harriet Husson Carville (Mrs. James G. Carville)

Thomas Eakins

1904

Oil on canvas Accession ID 1976.27.1

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This painting shows a man from the chest up, positioned facing the right, gazing into the distance. The male has pale skin, a long nose, and deep-set eyes. He has dark, wavy hair, a pointed beard, and a mustache that hides his mouth. He is dressed in a dark green jacket with notched lapels, a white shirt, and a dark bow tie. The background is uniformly painted in a muted, warm brown tone.

Louis Husson

Thomas Eakins

1899

Oil on canvas Accession ID 1957.2.1

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The image depicts an elderly man standing next to a wooden structure. He is leaning against it, with his left arm resting on the structure. The man has a long beard and mustache, medium-length hair, and wears a wide-brimmed hat. He is dressed in a long, dark overcoat, dark suit, white shirt, dark necktie, dark pants, and polished shoes. He is not holding any objects, and there is no visible jewelry. The background consists of a brick-paved ground and a wooden wall with leafless branches hanging in front of it.

William H. Macdowell

Thomas Eakins

1884

Platinum print Accession ID 2016.173.1

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The sculpture is a relief artwork featuring several human figures and a dog. On the left side, there is a group of three standing figures. To the right, there is a seated figure playing a musical instrument, possibly a flute, with a dog sitting nearby. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze, with a dark brown patina highlighting the details and textures of the figures. The relief creates a sense of depth and movement, with the figures emerging from the flat background. The surface is intricately detailed, and the bronze color adds a lifelike quality.

Arcadia

Thomas Eakins

model 1883

Bronze Accession ID 2014.136.297

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The sculpture depicts a horse in profile. The body and head are clearly defined within the contours of the piece. The sculpture is predominantly dark in color, with shades of reddish-brown and black forming the body of the horse. The surface texture of the sculpture is rugged and uneven. The material appears to be a type of painted plaster or resin, providing a subdued matte finish. The horse is situated within a roughly rectangular form that frames its body. The base of the artwork is a slightly raised section that is lighter in color.

Ecorché: Relief of a Horse (Josephine)

Thomas Eakins

c. 1882

Painted plaster Accession ID 2004.145.1

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The image shows a man standing upright with one arm on his waist and the other holding a long pole vertically beside him. He is wearing a cap, long-sleeved shirt, and pants. The background appears to be a marsh or wetland with vegetation. Loose sketches and notes are on the top part of the paper.

The Poleman in the Ma'sh

Thomas Eakins

c. 1881

Brown wash heightened with white over graphite and black chalk Accession ID 1984.3.9

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The sculpture is a relief depicting a seated figure in profile engaged in sewing or knitting, with their head bent forward. The figure wears a flowing garment and sits on a chair. Next to them is an oval table in front. The circular sculpture is made from a bronze-like material with a patina finish, giving it a greenish-brown color. The surface is textured with marks and indentations, set against a flat backing.

Knitting

Thomas Eakins

model 1881, cast 1967

Bronze Accession ID 2014.136.263

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