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Regular price $45USD

Swimming Hole - Thomas Eakins iPhone Case


Made new
in 2-3 days
Produced in
USA, UK, EU and AUS
Unsure?
30 day returns
Bright beauty
Won't fade/peel
Non-toxic
Certified safe
Perfect fit
Device tailored
Description

Thomas Eakins' provocative masterpiece The Swimming Hole is a daring exploration of male nudity in the history of American art. Eakins' oil-on-canvas work showcases muscular bodies lounging on sun-drenched rocks and diving into crystalline waters. You'll appreciate the artist's revolutionary approach, defying Victorian prudery with anatomically precise renderings of naked swimmers.

The earthy flesh tones contrast vividly against the verdant landscape, creating a captivating interplay of light and shadow. This homoerotic scene celebrates masculine camaraderie and physical beauty, inviting your gaze to linger on the flowing lines of backs, buttocks, and limbs. Eakins' bold brushwork captures the glistening sheen of wet skin and the play of sunlight on rippling muscles.

The Swimming Hole is not just a depiction of an idyllic pastime but a daring exploration of the human form and an audacious statement in the history of queer American art. 

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About the Cases

Gloss finish for a lustrous statement.

Matte finish for timeless refinement.

Precise fit tailored to your device model.

Seamless access to all ports/buttons.

Wraparound art won't fade, crack or peel.

Raised rim keeps your screen/camera safe.

Snap on/off with ease — in time for your heartbeat’s call.

Non-toxic: REACH, RoHS, and TÜV Rheinland certified.

Bluetooth & MagSafe compatible. MagSafe ring not included.

About the Artist

Thomas Eakins was a radical realist who peeled back the pious veneer of 19th-century American art to paint truth in the raw. Born in Philadelphia in 1844, he combined anatomical precision, photographic innovation, and unflinching honesty to render life as it moved—sinewed, sweating, and unsentimental. His masterpieces like The Gross Clinic and The Swimming Hole challenged academic convention with their muscular intensity and homoerotic candor. Though scandalized and exiled from institutions for his frank use of nude models, Eakins shaped American realism through his students and fearless pedagogy. Today, he is celebrated not only for his brilliance with the brush, but for laying bare the body and the psyche.

The Timeless Sale

The Timeless Sale — always in style

Buy any 2 for 10% off

2 x phone cases? 10% off.

Discount code: TIMELESSCASES

2 x art prints? 10% off.

Discount code: TIMELESSPRINTS

2 x framed canvases? Yep, 10% off.

Discount code: TIMELESSCANVAS

The fine print, without the fine print

Offer available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Must buy 2 of the same product type in a single purchase.

Can't be combined with other discounts.

No returns / exchanges for discounted treasure.

Delivery & Refunds

Cost

Free shipping to USA, CA, UK, EU, AUS & NZ

Rest of the world: Free shipping for orders over $100

Delivery Times

USA: 4-9 days • Canada: 5-12 days • UK: 4-9 days • Europe: 5-10 days • Australia: 4-9 days • New Zealand: 5-12 days • Rest of the world: 3-4 weeks

Why the Wait?

Delivery times include production, quality assurance & thoughtful packaging + shipping from A to B to You. More details on orders and shipping

Every package tracked so you can watch your treasure move from A to B to You.

Sent carbon neutral at no extra charge. For peace of mind your money's being kind.

Returns and Refunds

Returns and exchanges accepted within 30 days of delivery. More details on returns and refunds

★★★★★ "Great quality! Looks exactly as expected." — Marcia ★★★★★ "Dropped my phone badly — phone and case are intact!" — Fabi ★★★★★ "Communication throughout was stellar!" — Mary ★★★★★ "True-to-color printing." — Hannah

Matte vs Gloss

Gloss for a lustrous statement. Matte for timeless, velvety refinement. Printed with rich, vibrant colors & a touch of magic.

Art Sealed In

Vivid, permanent, full-coverage print infused with a sublimation dye process. For a finish that feels as seamless as it looks.

All Gems, No Junk

REACH, RoHS and TÜV Rheinland certified. Meaning your new treasure contains no harmful chemicals or hazardous substances.

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