The work will go on temporary display in Kansas City by late April

Eakins, who is celebrated far and wide in his native Philadelphia, was embroiled in controversy during his lifetime and made disturbing photos of young girls

In an open letter, they denounce the deaccessioning move as a “senseless monetisation” of art from the permanent collection

Christie’s sale of 46 works from La Salle collection, by artists such as Matisse and Degas, has angered arts professionals

Billionaire collector was given a half share in a Charles Deas painting in exchange for funding a Thomas Eakins acquisition