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Thomas Eakins lost his job at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1886 due to a controversy surrounding his teaching methods and the nudity in his classes. He was criticized for his insistence on using live models, including nude models, which some board members deemed inappropriate. This clash over artistic integrity and societal norms ultimately led to his dismissal, despite his significant contributions to American art. Eakins' commitment to realism and the human form was at odds with the conservative values of the institution at that time.

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