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Thomas Eakins and the New Realism

Aneta Georgievska-Shine, professor of art history, University of Maryland

Thomas Eakins (1844-1916) is best known for his resolute realism – whether in his investigation of the human form or in his representation of the natural world. Renouncing romanticized depictions of people and events, he insisted on getting as close to his subjects as possible. This was also one of the reasons for his embrace of photography. His taste for naturalistic representation would have a tremendous legacy, especially for the next generation of American artists known as the Ashcan School.

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