The Model
1908
oil
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
1908
oil
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The Model is a 1908 oil by Thomas Eakins, a Realism work, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
This painting shows a woman standing in a simple, gray room. She is naked, with her hair up in a bun. Her left arm is bent, and her right arm is straight down by her side. The woman is looking down, and her face is serious. The woman's body is painted in a realistic way, with attention to the shapes and shadows of her muscles and bones. The background is plain, which makes the woman stand out. The painting feels quiet and serious. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Thomas Eakins.
