George Caleb Bingham
American painter and Missouri politician
Born
Died
1879
147 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent painter and politician, contributions to American genre painting include depictions of river life and political themes. Bingham served as the State Treasurer of Missouri and gained recognition for capturing the essence of 19th-century American society in artworks. His famous works include 'The County Election' and 'Fur Traders Descending the Missouri'. Bingham's art often focused on democratic processes and the everyday lives of people along the Missouri River, reflecting the social and political environment of the time.
Created 'The County Election'
Painted 'Fur Traders Descending the Missouri'
Served as State Treasurer of Missouri
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