Thomas Eakins

Profession: Painter

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Biography: Widely acknowledged to be one of the most important artists in American art history. He painted several hundred portraits, usually of friends, family members, or prominent people, many of which offer an overview of the intellectual life of Philadelphia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Born: July 25, 1844
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Star Sign: Leo

Died: June 25, 1916 (aged 71)