Learners 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 paper...

Learners investigate the motion studies of Thomas Eakins. They design motion studies as Eakins did using photography. They use digital photography to capture human motion and draw a representation.

Young scholars research Eakins' teaching methods. They incorporate research to prepare and present a verbal argument. They understand and articulate a perspective and develop their own opinion.

High schoolers 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.

Students 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...

It's always great to find cross-curricular lessons, especially when they integrate two very interesting topics. Learners will consider three paintings as they relate to both science and art. They'll discuss each piece and then respond to...

Visual arts lessons don't always mean the children need to make art. Here, they will practice using their visual literacy skills to analyze four images through the compare and contrast method. The first two images deal with gender...

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...

From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the 19th century American realist painter, 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.

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...

A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of realist painter and Pennsylvania native, Thomas Eakins.

A collection of links to the works of Thomas Eakins, the American realist painter, known for painting "The Gross 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.

Biographical information about Eakins, along with examples of his work, including The Gross Clinic.

Following the biographical information, this site gives you a good reproduction of "The Gross Clinic" as well as several of Eakins' other paintings.

A full gallery of Eakin's work, as well as a brief biography. The links at the bottom provide more information.

This site contains a short summary on the life of Thomas Eakins. Displays two of his paintings.

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.

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.

Here is a gesture drawing activity which looks at the art of Thomas Eakins.

Biographical summary of the life and career of American realist painter, Thomas Eakins.

This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Thomas Eakins.

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.