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Cowboy Singing, by Thomas Eakins, unspecified, 1896

Cowboy Singing

Thomas Eakins

1896

unspecified

From the collection of Denver Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Cowboy Singing is a 1896 unspecified by Thomas Eakins, a American Impressionism work, held at Denver Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Eakins
When & what style?
1896 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Denver Art Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting on a chair, dressed in a cowboy outfit, playing a banjo. He wears a cowboy hat, a fringed shirt, and boots, with his right leg crossed over his left. The background is dark and mottled, with visible brushstrokes. The man's facial expression is relaxed, and his posture suggests he is lost in thought as he plays his instrument. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, consider exploring the paintings of Thomas Eakins.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Eakins
Artist

Thomas Eakins

Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins (; July 25, 1844 – June 25, 1916) was an American realist painter, photographer, sculptor, and fine arts educator.

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