Thomas Eakins (American, 1844–1916). <em>Whistling for Plover</em>, 1874. Transparent watercolor and small touches of opaque watercolor over graphite on cream, moderately thick, moderately textured wove paper., 11 5/16 x 16 11/16 in. (28.7 x 42.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 25.656 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 25.656_SL1.jpg)

Whistling for Plover

Artist:Thomas Eakins

Medium: Transparent watercolor and small touches of opaque watercolor over graphite on cream, moderately thick, moderately textured wove paper.

Dates:1874

Dimensions: 11 5/16 x 16 11/16 in. (28.7 x 42.4 cm) Frame: 24 x 30 x 1 1/2 in. (61 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm)

Collections:

American Art

Exhibitions:

Brushed with Light: American Landscape Watercolors from the Collection
Masters of Color and Light: Homer, Sargent and the American Watercolor Movement

Accession Number: 25.656

Image: 25.656_SL1.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum