Photographs of a Standing Male Nude Model ("Joseph Smith")

Thomas Eakins

Cleveland Museum of Art

Seven black and white photographs of a nude male model. The model is standing in different poses. The model appears in three-quarter view facing left, then more fully facing left and slightly back, then full frontal, then more fully frontal and slightly to the right, then full back, and twice more with back turned to the right. The model is Caucasian with short dark hair, and a mustache. The model's hands are by his sides or behind his back. The background includes a room with white walls, a floor with a rug or mat, and some furniture including chairs. The photographs are arranged side-by-side on a gray surface. The photographs have a sepia tone and appear to be old and worn.