“Study for Taking the Count” is a work of art by Thomas Eakins, created in 1898. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study.
The artwork depicts a scene involving three figures: one man standing naked with his hand on his abdomen, another man dressed in formal attire with his head slightly bowed, and a third person crouching on the ground wearing light-colored clothing. The background is a rough, earthy texture with visible grid lines that suggest underlying geometric planning or compositional study. The somber tones and detailed depiction of human figures emphasize the realistic style characteristic of Thomas Eakins’ oeuvre.
