| Full Name |
Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins |
| Date of Birth |
25 July 1844 |
| Place of Birth |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of Death |
25 June 1916 |
| Place of Death |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
American / United States |
| Education |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; École des Beaux-Arts, Paris |
| Profession |
Painter, photographer, educator |
| Years of Activity |
Approximately 1870-1916 |
| Brief Information |
Thomas Eakins was an American realist painter, photographer, and educator known for his uncompromising and honest depictions of everyday life. He is recognized as one of the most important artists in American art history for his portraits, genre scenes, and anatomical studies. As a prominent teacher, he significantly influenced a generation of American artists. |