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George Caleb Bingham of Missouri: The Story of an Artist

George Caleb Bingham of Missouri: The Story of an Artist

Benton, Thomas Hart
Christ-Janer, Albert

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1258233355
ISBN13: 9781258233358
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 17 2012
Pages: 230
Weight: 1.82
Height: 0.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
George Caleb Bingham of Missouri: The Story of an Artist by Albert Christ-Janer is a comprehensive biography of the American painter George Caleb Bingham. Bingham was born in Virginia in 1811 and spent most of his life in Missouri, where he became known for his depictions of everyday life in the American West. The book chronicles Bingham's life, from his early days as a struggling artist to his eventual recognition as one of the most important painters of his time. It explores his artistic influences, including the Hudson River School and the European masters, and examines the ways in which he incorporated these influences into his own unique style. The book also delves into Bingham's personal life, including his marriage and family, his political career, and his struggles with alcoholism. Throughout the book, Christ-Janer provides a detailed analysis of Bingham's most famous works, including Fur Traders Descending the Missouri and The County Election. Overall, George Caleb Bingham of Missouri: The Story of an Artist is a fascinating look at the life and work of one of America's most important painters. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American art and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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