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Arcadia

Thomas Eakins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts three nude people in a wooded area. Two are on the ground, one lying on their stomach on a blanket and the other sitting next to them; the third stands. All have short dark hair. The standing person's head is bowed, and their arms are folded across their chest. The person on the ground on their stomach has their head turned towards the other two. The sitting person's body faces the standing person. One holds a basket. The background includes trees and green grass. The scene is serene with natural lighting. The title of the painting is Arcadia, and the artist is Thomas Eakins.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1883
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 510 px
Museum record:
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