George Caleb Bingham : The Missouri Artist (1917)
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Overview
George Caleb Bingham: The Missouri Artist is a biography of the famous American painter, George Caleb Bingham. Written by Fern Helen Rusk and first published in 1917, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Bingham's life, career, and artistic style. Bingham was born in Virginia in 1811 and moved to Missouri as a young boy. He became known for his depictions of everyday life in the American West, including scenes of riverboats, politics, and social gatherings. Rusk explores Bingham's early years, his training as an artist, and his rise to fame in the mid-19th century. She also delves into his personal life, including his marriage, children, and political activities. The book includes numerous illustrations of Bingham's artwork, as well as photographs and documents from his life. Overall, George Caleb Bingham: The Missouri Artist is a fascinating look at one of America's most important painters and a valuable resource for art historians and enthusiasts alike.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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- ISBN-13: 9781164720577
- ISBN-10: 1164720570
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.63 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.03 pounds
- Page Count: 200
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