The artwork, titled “Unidentified Model, Thomas Anschutz, and J. Laurie Wallace,” was created by Thomas Eakins in 1883. It belongs to the Realism art movement and is a photographic work.
The artwork captures a scene composed of three individuals in an outdoor setting, surrounded by nature. Central to the composition are two nude figures, seemingly engaged in an act of physical examination or instruction, suggesting a study of the human form and anatomy. They appear to be male, and their poses highlight various muscle groups, reflecting a meticulous attention to bodily detail synonymous with Realism. Between them stands a clothed individual, presumably Thomas Anschutz or J. Laurie Wallace, suggesting a teaching or observational role. The background is softly blurred, focusing the viewer’s attention on the figures and their interactions. The overall tone of the photograph conveys a sense of intimacy and academic inquiry into the human physique.
