The Zither Player 1876

Thomas Eakins's "The Zither Player" (1876) is a watercolor painting that depicts two men seated at a table in a dimly lit interior. One man, dressed in a white shirt and dark vest, plays a zither, while the other, seated in a chair with his head in his hand, appears to be listening intently. Eakins, known for his realistic and often intimate portrayals of everyday life, captures the quiet intimacy of the scene in a way that engages the viewer. This work is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.