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[Female Nude from the Back], ca. 1889. ca. 1889. Creator: Thomas Eakins
![[Female Nude from the Back], ca. 1889. ca. 1889. Creator: Thomas Eakins](/p/731/female-nude-back-ca-1889-ca-1889-20289465.jpg.webp "[Female Nude from the Back], ca. 1889. ca. 1889. Creator: Thomas Eakins")
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[Female Nude from the Back], ca. 1889. ca. 1889. Creator: Thomas Eakins
[Female Nude from the Back], ca. 1889
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[Female Nude from the Back], ca. 1889
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is a captivating black and white platinum print by renowned American artist Thomas Eakins. This striking photograph, taken in the late 19th century, showcases Eakins' exceptional talent for capturing the human form with remarkable precision and sensitivity. The image depicts a female model posing nude, seen from behind. The viewer's gaze is drawn to her graceful curves and elegant posture, as she stands in an art class setting. Eakins expertly captures every intricate detail of her figure, emphasizing the beauty of the female body while maintaining a sense of dignity and respect. Eakins was known for his dedication to realism and his commitment to depicting life as it truly was. In this piece, he skillfully explores themes of nudity, artistic expression, and education within society. Through his meticulous attention to composition and lighting, he creates a visually stunning work that invites viewers to appreciate both the aesthetic qualities of the human form and its inherent vulnerability. This particular print is housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City—a fitting location for such an important piece in American art history. As we admire this timeless artwork today, we are reminded not only of Eakins' immense talent but also of our ongoing fascination with exploring humanity through visual representation.
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