Photo of collection object Perspective Drawing for the "Chess Players" — Eakins, Thomas. Perspective Drawing for the "Chess Players", 1875–76. Graphite and ink on cardboard, 24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm). Fletcher Fund, 1942, (Photo: The Met)

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Perspective Drawing for the "Chess Players"

1875–76

Thomas Eakins

American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1844–1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The American Wing

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Eakins, Thomas
Formatted Medium: Graphite and ink on cardboard
Medium: graphite, ink, cardboard
Dimensions: 24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm)
Departments: The American Wing
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1942

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