Photograph 1910

This 1910 photograph by Thomas Eakins captures a woman in a white dress, standing against a fence with a vine growing up it. Eakins, known for his realism in both painting and photography, uses natural light to illuminate the subject, creating a sense of depth and dimension. The image reflects Eakins' interest in portraying the everyday lives of ordinary people with a sense of dignity and naturalness, as seen in the woman's relaxed pose and the simple setting.