Unidentified model, Thomas Anschutz, and J. Laurie Wallace 1883

This photograph, taken in 1883 by American realist painter Thomas Eakins, is a candid study of two young men posing nude in a field. Eakins' interest in depicting the human form in an unidealized, natural manner is evident in the unposed stance of the subjects. This work reflects Eakins' commitment to realism in his art, and it is a testament to his bold and unconventional approach to human representation. The photo's lack of context invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of human anatomy and the artist's fascination with natural form.