Swimming Hole - Thomas Eakins Framed Canvas
Description
In Eakins' "The Swimming Hole," an aquatic ballet plays out where Victorian inhibitions dissolve like watercolors in rain. This canvas, a splash of audacity in a sea of prudery, features a sextet of au naturel gentlemen frolicking in nature's bathtub.
Eakins, the maestro of musculature, conducts a symphony of sinew and skin, each brushstroke a defiant chord against the stuffy orchestrations of his era. The men, arranged like living chess pieces on a watery board, exude a quiet strength and camaraderie. Sun-kissed skin gleams against the lake's inky mirror, a chiaroscuro of flesh and reflection that'd make Caravaggio weep into his palette.
This isn't mere skinny-dipping; it's a baptism in the waters of artistic rebellion, where every droplet carries the weight of gay desire. Eakins doesn't just paint a scene; he distills the very essence of masculine companionship, bottling it in pigment for posterity. In this liquid arena, camaraderie and candor reign supreme, a visual manifesto declaring the male form art's ultimate muse.
Information
• Patience is... boring: Produced locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.
• Transform any room into a gallery: The artist-grade canvas is a finely textured, 38mm, 400gsm cotton that captures the subtlest nuances of light and color.
• Do good, look good, feel good: Sitting approx 5mm from the edge of the canvas — creating a floating border — the FSC® certified frame is made of sustainably sourced wood, meaning your new treasure's 100% forest friendly.
• Natural beauty preserves natural beauty: Vivid, water-based eco-inks as lush and enduring as traditional inks… minus the chemical junk.
Shipping & Delivery
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns & Refunds
Returns and Refunds
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2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request.
3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Brand New, Just For You
Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new framed canvas will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
FSC® Certified Wood
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Brand New, Just For You
Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new framed canvas will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
FSC® Certified Wood
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
