George Caleb Bingham
1811–1879 · American · 17 artworks
RomanticismNaïve Art (Primitivism)Narrative compositionDetailed figurationLuminosityGenre paintingPortraiture
artist bio
George Caleb Bingham was an American artist known for his genre paintings of life on the Missouri River and his political scenes. He captured the spirit of the American frontier and documented the everyday lives of its inhabitants, contributing significantly to the development of American art.
what you'll learn
Studying Bingham's work allows students to explore American Romanticism and genre painting, focusing on narrative composition and the depiction of everyday life. Students can also learn about the historical context of 19th-century America and the development of a distinct American artistic identity.
related: Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt
17 artworks
Dr. Oscar Fitzland Potter
1848
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Rural Scene
1845
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Landscape with Fisherman
1850
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Miss Sallie Ann Camden
1839
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Mrs. David Steele Lamme and Son, William Wirt
1837
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Cottage Scenery
1845
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The County Election
1846
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Self-Portrait
1835
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John Quincy Adams
1844
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Mississippi Boatman
1850
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The Wood-boat
1850
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Shooting for the Beef
1850
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Jane Breathitt Sappington
1834
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Dr. John Sappington
1834
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Samuel Bullitt Churchill
1839
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The Squatters
1850
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Major James Sidney Rollins
1834
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