Thomas Eakins Day, Part Two - The Circle

Part two of our Thomas Eakins features items labeled as "Circle of Eakins" in most collections.  

There is some uncertainty as to whether these were done indepently by Mr. Eakins' students 

and associates or done under his supervision.  Either way, they have his imprint.  We start 

with an intersting and active scene.  Two of the three nude models out front are resting 

while the third seems to be taking a whack at something with a juggling club.  

Or perhaps he just walloped the guy falling back in the rear.