Thomas Eakins commemorative stamp 5c 1967 issue
Summary
US stamp honoring Thomas Eakins
Thomas Eakins (July 25, 1844 – June 25, 1916) - American realist painter, photographer, and sculptor, born in Philadelphia, a pioneer in the field of photography. He was one of the first artists to use photography as a tool for studying the human form and movement. He took photographs of his students and used them as references for his paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Eakins is best known for his portraits, figure paintings, and illustrations of sporting events, particularly rowing. He died in 1916.
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postal stamps
united states
1967 stamps of the united states
paintings by thomas eakins
rowing in paintings
rowing on stamps
us multi colored stamps
Date
1967
Source
U.S.Post Office
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Copyright info
public domain