Thomas Eakins (American, 1844-1916) "Portrait of a Gentleman," oil on canvas, signed twice, dated 1902, with original frame. Cleaned and stabilized by Jonathan Sherman Conservation, 2021. At this period, Eakins was painting a series of bust-format portraits. Some are identified, but this one is not. Eakins exhibition records at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the National Academy of Design, often use general descriptive titles "Portrait of a Gentleman," making it a challenge to identify some of the sitters. Size: 20'' x 16'', 51 x 41 cm (stretcher); 28.25'' x 24.25'', 72 x 62 cm (frame). Provenance: Trinity International Auctions, 5/21/2016, Maggie Milgrim/Rhinebeck Antique Show; Collection of Dr. Christine I. Oaklander.

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