Artwork
The Gross Clinic
The Gross Clinic is an oil painting by the Realist artist Thomas Eakins. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
The painting is called The Gross Clinic. It was made by Thomas Eakins in 1875. The painting is large, measuring 8 feet by 6.5 feet, and is an oil on canvas.
It is held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This painting is interesting because it shows a scene from a medical clinic. You can learn more about Thomas Eakins.
Overview
The Gross Clinic is an 1875 oil-on-canvas painting by Thomas Eakins, measuring 8 feet by 6.5 feet. It is a large-scale work currently held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Dr. Samuel D. Gross lecturing students at Jefferson Medical College, with Eakins including a self-portrait at the right edge. The scene shows a surgical operation, with Dr. Franklin West recording notes over Dr. Gross's shoulder.
Technique & Style
Eakins's signature is incorporated into the composition on the front of the surgical table. The work is characterized by its realistic and detailed representation of a medical scene, showcasing Eakins's skill with oil paint.
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Artist
Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins (; July 25, 1844 – June 25, 1916) was an American realist painter, photographer, sculptor, and fine arts educator.
