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John Biglin in a Single Scull

Thomas Eakins American
ca. 1873
Not on view
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."

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: John Biglin in a Single Scull
  • Artist: Thomas Eakins (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1844–1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Date: ca. 1873
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Watercolor on off-white wove paper
  • Dimensions: 19 5/16 x 24 7/8 in. (49.1 x 63.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.108
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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