Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts

Thomas Eakins was an American photographer, realist painter, fine arts educator, and sculptor. Often counted among the most prominent American artists of all time, Eakins painted several hundred portraits during his lifetime. As an educator, Thomas Eakins played an important role in influencing the American art during his generation.

Henry Ossawa Tanner was an American artist best remembered as the first African-American painter to achieve international fame. Widely regarded as the best African American painter of all time, Henry's work was influential during his lifetime. The works of other painters like William Edouard Scott and Norman Rockwell were influenced by Henry Ossawa Tanner's technique.

Part of the Art Deco movement, sculptor Paul Manship was trained in the U.S., Italy, and Greece. His notable sculptures, such as Dancer and Gazelles, are mostly sculpted in bronze. His marble works include Pauline Frances—Three Weeks Old. He had also established his personal artists’ retreat at Cape Ann.