The artwork titled “Benjamin Eakins and Samuel Murray with bicycles” was created by Thomas Eakins between 1895 and 1899. This piece is a photographic representation belonging to the Realism art movement. It captures a moment in time when Benjamin Eakins and Samuel Murray are depicted with their bicycles.
In the artwork, two men are present, each standing beside a bicycle. The scene takes place on a rural, unpaved road bordered by trees and a partially visible structure that resembles a barn or a shed on the right side. The man on the left is dressed in a light-colored shirt and hat, while the man on the right leans casually against his bicycle, dressed in suspenders and a similarly light-toned shirt. The photo, rendered in black and white, exudes a sense of simplicity and tranquility, characteristic of the period it depicts. The surrounding environment suggests a countryside setting, enhancing the pastoral and realistic quality of the artwork.
