Thomas Eakins

Thomas Eakins (1844–1916) was a United States painter, sculptor and photographer.

Also recorded as Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins; Thomas Cowperthwaite Eakins; C.D. Cook; Eakins.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with realism and French Realism. Work is classified under portrait painting, painting and photographer. Places of work recorded in the authority include Philadelphia, Paris and Switzerland. Works named in the authority record include The Chess Players, The Gross Clinic, Swimming and Max Schmitt in a Single Scull. Catalogue entries for sculpture state material, cast or carving, dimensions and foundry or workshop marks. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

American painter (1844–1916)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Thomas Eakins”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q214905: Thomas Eakins

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