Salutat 1898

"Salutat", painted in 1898 by Thomas Eakins, depicts a boxer being acknowledged by a crowd after a fight. The subject's raised arm and the audience's gestures suggest a moment of victory, capturing the energy of the sporting event. The painting reflects Eakins's keen interest in capturing realistic depictions of human anatomy and movement, a theme that runs through many of his works. This artwork, housed at the Addison Gallery of American Art, offers a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century athletics and American Realism.