Portrait of Benjamin Sharp 1903

"Portrait of Benjamin Sharp" is a realist oil painting by American artist Thomas Eakins, created in 1903. Eakins, known for his precise anatomical depictions and focus on everyday subjects, captures Sharp, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, in a moment of quiet contemplation as he plays a recorder. The painting, now housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcases Eakins' mastery of light and shadow, emphasizing Sharp's features and the intricate details of his instrument. The composition and subject matter evoke a sense of intimacy and individual focus, characteristic of Eakins' late-career works.