Delphi Complete Works of Thomas Eakins (Illustrated)

Book excerpt: The American realist painter Thomas Eakins is now widely acknowledged as one of the most important American artists, though during his lifetime he was a controversial figure whose work received little recognition. He worked exactingly from life, choosing as his subject the people of his hometown of Philadelphia. He produced several hundred portraits, usually of friends, family members, or prominent people in the arts and sciences, carrying the tradition of nineteenth century Realism to perhaps its highest achievement. His art was never compromised by the need to flatter patrons or sitters, and honesty was his only policy. His work served as an impetus for the burst of realism in American painting during the early years of the twentieth century, especially in the work of George Bellows and his circle. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Eakins’ complete paintings, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete paintings of Thomas Eakins – over 750 images, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Eakins’ celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smartphones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings * Easily locate the artworks you wish to view * Includes Eakins’ drawings and sculptures – explore the artist’s varied works CONTENTS: The Highlights The Champion Single Sculls (1871) The Biglin Brothers Turning the Stake (1873) The Gross Clinic (1875) The Chess Players (1876) The Fairman Rogers Four-in-Hand (1880) Singing a Pathetic Song (1881) Arcadia (1883) Swimming (1885) Portrait of Walt Whitman (1888) The Agnew Clinic (1889) Portrait of Miss Amelia Van Buren (1890) The Concert Singer (1892) Portrait of Maud Cook (1895) Salutat (1898) Self Portrait (1902) William Rush and His Model (1908) The Paintings The Complete Paintings Alphabetical List of Paintings Other Artworks List of Artworks