Arcadia Possibly 1883

"Arcadia" is a bronze relief by American artist Thomas Eakins, possibly dating back to 1883. The piece depicts five figures in a pastoral setting, with a shepherd playing a flute, a dog, and a group of three figures in the background. The relief’s rough, textured surface, along with the simplified forms, imbues the piece with a sense of realism and naturalism that was characteristic of Eakins's style.