Homage to Thomas EakinsRaphael Soyer · 1965
Contemporary Realism
1965
224.0 x 204.0 cm
Raphael Soyer (1899 – 1987)
Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) was a Russian-born American Scene painter known for his Social Realist depictions of New York City life, portraits & urban scenes. Explore his work and legacy!
About this artwork
- Title: Homage to Thomas Eakins
- Artist: Raphael Soyer
- Year: 1965
- Original dimensions: 224.0 x 204.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: renaissance influence, impasto brushstrokes, brown color palette
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
Questions & Answers
Is "Homage to Thomas Eakins" typical of what Raphael Soyer usually created?
Raphael Soyer's recurring themes include soyer's social realism, urban life depiction, portrait series exploration, late career focus, eakins' portraiture, academic tradition, realist detail, american scene painting; "Homage to Thomas Eakins" focuses on intellectual gathering, academic portraiture, group discussion, formal setting, art appreciation, men in conversation, symbolic composition.
What stage of Raphael Soyer's career does "Homage to Thomas Eakins" (1965) belong to?
"Homage to Thomas Eakins", created in 1965, belongs to the Mature Period of Raphael Soyer's career.
How is the color composition of "Homage to Thomas Eakins" by Raphael Soyer built?
The color composition of "Homage to Thomas Eakins" by Raphael Soyer combines a serene contrast with a strong color unity harmony.