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Thomas Eakins — Study for "Swimming"
Thomas Eakins

Study for "Swimming"

1884

Representing Eakins' innovative use of photography as an artistic tool, this platinum print served as preparatory work for his groundbreaking paintings exploring human movement and anatomy.

Medium
Platinum print

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Thomas Eakins, Study for "Swimming", 1884

Representing Eakins' innovative use of photography as an artistic tool, this platinum print served as preparatory work for his groundbreaking paintings exploring human movement and anatomy.

Medium
Platinum print
Year
1884
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Outdoor Scene, Academic Study, Swimming, 19th Century, Nude Figure Study, American Realism, Platinum Print, Male Figures

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago