Lecture
Patrick Bade
American Realism: Thomas Eakins and Winslow Homer
Summary
Following the Civil War, leading American artists turned to Paris rather than Germany for inspiration. Two great artists, Winslow Homer and Thomas Eakins created a distinctively American version of Realism.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.