Singing a Pathetic Song, by Thomas Eakins, 1881 - Corcoran Gallery of Art - DSC01170

Painting exhibited in the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., USA. There were no prohibitions against photography in the museum. This artwork is in the public domain because the artist died more than 70 years ago.

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.