Curated OER
Documentarians of an Era: A Study of the Paintings of Thomas Eakins and Gustave Caillebotte
Young scholars produce an object analysis of 'The Champion Single Scull'. They begin with description, proceeding to deduction, and finally providing speculation by interpreting the outward evidence of culture. They use a clipboard and...
Curated OER
On Being Different
Students synthesize ideas about societal norms in the late 1880s and current day. They demonstrate understanding of Thomas Eakins art and life events through verbal discussion. They compile and present ideas in written form.
Curated OER
Photographs as an Artist's Tool
Learners learn about Eakins use of photography as a tool for painting. They apply use of photography in their own painting or drawing. They incorporate time of day, composition and positioning of human subject in their own painting or...
Boston University
American Painting: Eakins the Gross/agnew Clinic
An in depth comparison and analysis of Eakins', "The Gross Clinic" and "The Agnew Clinic". Ray Carney goes into great detail in subject and meaning of these two paintings by Thomas Eakins.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Gross Clinic, the Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870 1912
Thomas Eakins's controversial painting that reflects the skill of professional, scientific practitioners during the late-nineteenth century.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Thomas Eakins
This Ibiblio.org site contains a summary on the life of artist Thomas Eakins. Also includes images of some of his most famous work.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: The Ashcan School
This site has a description of the artists from this movement with links to their art in various museums.
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PBS
Pbs: Thomas Eakins (Lessons About the ?American Rembrandt?) [Pdf]
Find four lesson plans developed for the PBS documentary "Thomas Eakins: Scenes from Modern Life" about the life and work of the man who would become known as the ?American Rembrandt.? The lessons touch on all the essential qualities of...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Thomas Eakins
A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of realist painter and Pennsylvania native, Thomas Eakins.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Realism, or the Realist School
A straight forward description of realism in art, which has both a general and a specific meaning. Includes links to examples of nineteenth-century Realist art, including that of Courbet and Millet, two leading lights of the French...
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Winslow Homer
Nice biography of the American Naturalist painter, Winslow Homer, known for his paintings, "The Croquet Game" and "Home,Sweet Home."
Mark Harden's Artchive
The Artchive: Thomas Eakins
Following the biographical information, this site gives you a good reproduction of "The Gross Clinic" as well as several of Eakins' other paintings.
Other
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Introduction to Thomas Eakins (1844 1916)
Biographical information about Eakins, along with examples of his work, including The Gross Clinic.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters:thomas Eakins
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the 19th century American realist painter, Thomas Eakins.
New York University
New York University: The Gross Clinic
Good information from the New York University on Thomas Eakins' painting, "The Gross Clinic," including visual description of the painting, commentary, and some analysis of the painting and its relationship to the medical field.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Thomas Eakins
Thomas Eakins is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Thomas Eakins
A collection of links to the works of Thomas Eakins, the American realist painter, known for painting "The Gross Clinic."
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Thomas Eakins
A full gallery of Eakin's work, as well as a brief biography. The links at the bottom provide more information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Eakins, the Gross Clinic
Thomas Eakins' most well-known and ambitious work is "The Gross Clinic" which spotlights a local physician. View pictures and read the backstory and criticism of this painting in this essay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Eakins, the Champion Single Sculls (Max Schmitt in a Single Scull)
Thomas Eakins' "Champion Single Sculls" was his first major success by demonstrating his remarkable technical skill. View pictures of this tranquil scene and read the backstory of this painting.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Picturing America: Eakins: John Biglin in a Single Scull [Pdf]
Analysis of an Eakins work in watercolor on one of the artist's favorite themes: athletes in motion.
ArtQuizz
Art Quizz: Romanticism (2)
A quiz on Romanticism. This is a great tool for assessment or review and an even greater way to incorporate technology in the artroom. This site is translated from the original French version. The homepage provides different languages.
Other
Bright Ring Publishing: Thomas Eakins
Here is a gesture drawing activity which looks at the art of Thomas Eakins.
Other
All Posters: Thomas Eakins
This site contains a short summary on the life of Thomas Eakins. Displays two of his paintings.