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Who is the surgeon in Thomas Eakins's The Gross Clinic?
The central figure is Dr. Samuel D. Gross, a Philadelphia surgeon lecturing during an operation. Eakins painted The Gross Clinic in 1875, and its surgical realism shocked some viewers.
Why was Eakins dismissed from the Pennsylvania Academy?
Eakins was forced out in 1886 after controversy over his use of nude models in mixed classes. The episode damaged his teaching career but also shows how seriously he took anatomical study.
What is Max Schmitt in a Single Scull about?
The 1871 painting shows Eakins's friend Max Schmitt rowing on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Eakins included himself in another boat, making the work both a sporting scene and a personal statement.
Did Eakins use photography for his paintings?
Yes. Eakins used photography to study motion, anatomy, and pose, especially in the 1880s. His interest in the camera matched his broader concern with scientific accuracy.
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