Thomas Eakins Overview and Analysis

On June 25, 1916, Thomas Eakins, American artist, died at age 71. On the left margin of the biography, there are pictures of his paintings which can be enlarged for a better look.
From the article:
"Working primarily in the second half of the 19th century, Thomas Eakins painted portraits and sporting scenes with resolute Realism. His style renounced idealized and romantic depictions and advocated instead for precise investigation of the human form and the natural world. He embraced photography from its beginning as a tool to prepare his compositions and his bold and resolute paintings would greatly influence the next generation of American Realists known as the Ashcan School."