Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins was born on July 25, 1844, and was a popular American realist painter, sculptor, photographer, and fine arts, educator. Thomas Eakins was widely known and acknowledged for his artwork. He was the most important uncompromising American realist artist who was dedicated to his career. Thomas Eakins created a human figure, mainly with oil and watercolor, sculpture, and photography. His... View more