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The Biglin Brothers Turning the Stake, 1873 (oil on canvas)
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The Biglin Brothers Turning the Stake, 1873 (oil on canvas)
500017 The Biglin Brothers Turning the Stake, 1873 (oil on canvas)
by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 117x167 (framed) 101.3x151.4 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Eakinss painting celebrates athletic teamwork while commemorating an actual event, a famous rowing race that took place on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia during May 1872. Throngs of spectators line the riverbank and watch as Barney and John Biglin negotiate the tricky turn around a stake marking the halfway point in the contest. Their competitors, seen in the middle distance at the right, lag behind. The Biglin brothers won the race, cementing their status as the most celebrated oarsmen of the era.
Trained in the United States and France, Eakins spent almost his entire artistic career in his hometown of Philadelphia. He is renowned for the unsentimental realism in his paintings, whose compositions he developed through painstakingly prepared figure and perspective drawings.
); Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23180096
© Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection / Bridgeman Images
Competition Double Doubles Oarsman Oarsmen Regatta Rower Rowers Rowing Sportsmen
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The Biglin Brothers Turning the Stake, 1873
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is a captivating oil painting by Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins that beautifully captures the spirit of athletic teamwork and commemorates a historic rowing race. The scene depicted in this artwork takes us back to May 1872 on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, where an iconic rowing competition unfolded. Eakins skillfully portrays Barney and John Biglin as they navigate a challenging turn around a stake marking the halfway point of the race. The brothers' determination and expertise are evident, with their competitors trailing behind in the distance. This victory solidified their position as revered oarsmen of their time. As an artist trained both in the United States and France, Eakins showcases his mastery of unsentimental realism through this painting. His attention to detail is remarkable, reflected in meticulously prepared figure and perspective drawings that lay the foundation for his compositions. This particular print of "The Biglin Brothers Turning the Stake" is housed at Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. It belongs to Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection and has become an enduring symbol of sporting excellence and brotherly camaraderie. Bridgeman Images presents this stunning artwork from Fine Art Finder, allowing viewers to appreciate Eakins' artistic genius while reliving a significant moment in sports history.
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