A May Morning in the Park ( The Fairman Robers Four in Hand) by Thomas Eakins

A May Morning in the Park ( The Fairman Robers Four in Hand) 1880

thomaseakins

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA, US

portrait

gouache

red and green

animal

vehicle

green tone

possibly oil pastel

road

green background

group-portraits

horse

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

warm toned green

"A May Morning in the Park (The Fairman Roberts Four-in-Hand)" is a painting by American artist Thomas Eakins, completed in 1880. The work depicts a carriage, drawn by four horses, traveling through a park, with an elegantly dressed group of people riding inside. Eakins is known for his realistic style and his focus on capturing the motion and energy of everyday life. This piece is a great example of his skill in painting horses and carriages, showcasing the details of the animals, the vehicle, and the people in the scene.