Illustration for Neelus Peeler's conditions 1879

"Illustration for Neelus Peeler's Conditions" is a drawing by American artist Thomas Eakins, created in 1879. The work depicts a scene of domesticity with a woman sewing, a man eating at a table, and a child lying on the floor. Eakins's keen attention to detail and realistic depiction of everyday life are hallmarks of his style. The drawing's somber tone and composition, which emphasizes the stillness of the figures and the quiet atmosphere of the room, suggest a sense of unease and melancholia. The work is characteristic of Eakins's interest in capturing the realities of everyday life, particularly those of working-class Americans.