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THOMAS EAKINS. John Biglin in a Single Scull

John Biglin in a Single Scull. Artist: Thomas Eakins (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1844-1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Dimensions: 19 5/16 x 24 7/8 in. (49.1 x 63.2 cm). Date: ca. 1873.
In 1873, when Eakins began painting watercolors for exhibition, he took up sporting scenes. This sheet is a replica of a watercolor (Yale University Art Gallery) that he sent to his Parisian teacher, Jean-Léon Gérôme, for criticism. His master wrote, "Your watercolor is entirely good and I am very pleased to have in New York a pupil such as you who does me honor.".
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Title:
John Biglin in a Single Scull
Caption:
John Biglin in a Single Scull. Artist: Thomas Eakins (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1844-1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Dimensions: 19 5/16 x 24 7/8 in. (49.1 x 63.2 cm). Date: ca. 1873. In 1873, when Eakins began painting watercolors for exhibition, he took up sporting scenes. This sheet is a replica of a watercolor (Yale University Art Gallery) that he sent to his Parisian teacher, Jean-Léon Gérôme, for criticism. His master wrote, "Your watercolor is entirely good and I am very pleased to have in New York a pupil such as you who does me honor.".
Technique/material:
Watercolor on off-white wove paper
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
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Image size:
4192 x 3287 px | 39.4 MB
Print size:
35.5 x 27.8 cm | 14.0 x 11.0 in (300 dpi)