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When did Thomas Eakins' career begin?
Thomas Eakins career began in the early 1870s
How old was Thomas Eakins when his career began?
Thomas Eakins career began in the early 1870s
What was a name of one of Thomas Eakins' first works?
One of Thomas Eakins' first and most famous works is Max Schmitt in a Single Scull
What kind of materials did Thomas Eakins use?
Thomas Eakins used oils and watercolors
What outdoor themes did Thomas Eakins use?
the offices, streets, parks, rivers, arenas, and surgical amphitheaters of his city. These active outdoor venues allowed him to paint the subject which most inspired Thomas Eakins

Question: What awards if any did he win?
Self-contained rewrite: What awards if any did Thomas Eakins win?