Self-Portrait 1889 - 1894

Thomas Eakins, a prominent American realist painter, captured his own likeness in this self-portrait, taken between 1889 and 1894. The image, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, shows Eakins in his studio, surrounded by the tools of his trade. The casual, unposed setting and Eakins' direct gaze creates an intimate and honest representation of the artist, reflecting his commitment to realism in both subject matter and style. The photograph is a powerful glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most important 19th-century artists.