Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Swimming
Thomas Eakins
A landmark of American realism, this iconic painting captures the natural beauty of the human form in a serene landscape.
Max Schmitt in a Single Scull
Thomas Eakins
1871 · Oil Paint
A tranquil and masterfully composed scene of a rower on the Schuylkill River by American master Thomas Eakins.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in balanced neutral tones — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1871, this masterpiece by Thomas Eakins depicts his friend Max Schmitt rowing on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The work is celebrated for its pioneering use of perspective, serene atmosphere, and the shimmering, glass-like reflections on the water's surface, marking a pinnacle of American Realism.
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