In the Studio (unfinished) 1884

"In the Studio (unfinished)" is a watercolor study by Thomas Eakins, completed in 1884. It depicts a young man, likely a student, posed in an artist's studio, capturing the artist's interest in the human form and the process of artistic creation. This unfinished work, now housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is a glimpse into Eakins's meticulous approach to capturing naturalism in his art. It is a valuable example of his early studies, revealing his distinctive style and his focus on realistic detail.