The artwork titled “Will Schuster And A Black,” created by Thomas Eakins in 1876, is an example of realism within the genre of genre painting. The scene portrays two men in a small rowboat amidst a marshy setting. One man, dressed in a red shirt and dark trousers, is standing at the bow of the boat, aiming a long rifle into the distance. The other man, positioned at the stern, is depicted propelling the boat with a long wooden pole. The background features dense greenery, evoking a sense of the natural environment. Eakins’ attention to detail and his commitment to realism are evident in the lifelike representation of the figures and their surroundings.
