The Chess Players
Thomas Eakins · 1876
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"The Chess Players," an oil on wood painting created in 1876 by American artist Thomas Eakins, measures 11 3/4 x 16 3/4 inches (29.8 x 42.6 cm). It is housed in The American Wing of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The painting was a gift from the artist in 1881. Information regarding exhibitions or literature related to this specific artwork is not provided in the catalogue record.
Thomas Eakins (1844–1916) was an American painter. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds several other works by Eakins, including "The Champion Single Sculls (Max Schmitt in a Single Scull)" (1871) and "The Dancing Lesson" (1878).
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