About Thomas Eakins

Occupation: Painter Nationality: American

Why he is famous: Recognized as one of the most important artists in the history of American art. He painted hundreds of portraits, often of friends, family, or notable figures, many of which outline intellectual life in Philadelphia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Born July 25, 1844 Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Star number: Leo

Died June 25, 1916 (age 71) Married life 1884-01-19 Painter Thomas Eakins (age 39) marries painter and photographer Susan McDowell (age 32) in a Quaker ceremony The Life of Thomas Eakins 1886-02-13 Painter Thomas · Eakins resigns amid controversy over use of male nudes in coed art classes Van Gogh