Final answer:
Tilden attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts at the age of 5 and studied under Thomas Eakins, a renowned artist.
Step-by-step explanation:
Tilden attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia at the age of 5. He studied under the famous artist Thomas Eakins and was the only black student in 1879. Despite experiencing prejudice from his fellow students, Tilden formed friendships with Eakins and Robert Henri.