Which American Realist artist, having studied both painting and medicine, believed that careful observation was a prerequisite for his art?

A) John Singer Sargent
B) Thomas Eakins
C) Winslow Homer
D) Henry Ossawa Tanner

American Realist

A term that describes artists or writers who depict ordinary life and everyday objects in a natural, straightforward manner, often focusing on themes of social reality and critique in the United States.

Painting and Medicine

The interconnected relationship and influence between the disciplines of painting and medicine, often reflecting in the accurate anatomical representation in art and the study of the human body.

Thomas Eakins

An influential American painter known for his realistic portrayal of everyday life, human anatomy, and sports, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.