Thomas Eakins House, Artist residence in Spring Garden, Philadelphia, US
Thomas Eakins House is a four-story brick residence in Philadelphia with a dedicated artist studio occupying the top floor. The facade features rectangular windows framed with marble sills and lintels, reflecting the home's structured architectural details.
The residence was built in 1854 by Benjamin Eakins and gained a top-floor studio addition in 1874 designed for his son. Thomas took ownership in 1899 and maintained the studio as his primary workspace for artistic pursuits.
The house served as a working studio where artistic innovation combined traditional painting with photographic methods to understand human form. This approach influenced how artists and educators in the region approached figure study and anatomical representation.
The property now houses the Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center, which operates community art programs and installations. Plan to visit when community events or exhibitions are scheduled at the location.
The studio on the top floor served as a laboratory where photographic images became the foundation for paintings of the human form. This combined approach was unusual for its time and allowed for a more scientific method in artistic practice.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 39.96556,-75.16722
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23
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