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Professor Henry A. Rowland, 1897 (oil on canvas)
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Professor Henry A. Rowland, 1897 (oil on canvas)
3949594 Professor Henry A. Rowland, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 203.8x137.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Professor Henry Augustus Rowland (1848-1901) was an American physicist, who served as the first president of the American Physical Society from 1899-1901, best remembered for his work with diffraction gratings and the solar spectrum.); eAddison Gallery of American Art; gift of Stephen C. Clark, Esq.; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22312168
© Addison Gallery of American Art gift of Stephen C. Clark, Esq. / Bridgeman Images
Annotated Annotations Bespectacled Calculations Glasses Gold Frame Machine Physics Rainbow Realism Scientific Instrument Serious Spectacles Stern Equations
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This oil painting, titled "Professor Henry A. Rowland, 1897" showcases the remarkable talent of American artist Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins. The portrait depicts Professor Henry Augustus Rowland, a renowned physicist and the first president of the American Physical Society from 1899 to 1901. In this masterful work, Eakins captures Rowland's intellectual prowess and dedication to scientific exploration. Seated in a dignified manner, the professor is adorned with glasses and a distinguished mustache that add an air of wisdom to his countenance. Behind him stands an intricate machine while equations and annotations surround him, symbolizing his groundbreaking work with diffraction gratings and the solar spectrum. Eakins' attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke as he expertly renders Rowland's serious expression and stern demeanor. The use of realism enhances the authenticity of this portrayal, allowing viewers to connect with both the subject and his contributions to science. The painting is housed within a lavish gold frame at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Phillips Academy, Andover, MA. Donated by Stephen C. Clark Esq. , it serves as a testament to Professor Rowland's lasting impact on physics and honors his legacy as one of America's most influential scientists. This extraordinary artwork not only celebrates Professor Henry A. Rowland but also exemplifies Eakins' skill as an American realist painter capturing both human emotion and scientific achievement in one compelling image.
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