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John Biglin in a Single Scull

Thomas Eakins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A man in a white sleeveless shirt and red headband sits in a brown scull, holding an oar in each hand. The man has fair skin and brown hair. A body of water surrounds the man and scull. In the background, there are several boats on the water and a shoreline with buildings and trees. The sky is cloudy and blue. The edges of the painting are rough and yellowed.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1873
Medium:
Watercolor on off-white wove paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 470 px
Museum record:
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