A Deeper Look: County Election, 1852 — George Caleb Bingham
WEBJan 13, 2016 · To put it in context, the painting was one of a series of painting Bingham created in the 1840-50s that depicting the American democracy and political life in the Western frontier. Collectively the paintings have come to be known as his Election Series, with County Election, 1852 being the most famous of the political works.
County Election Painting, 1854 | The American Yawp Reader
WEBGeorge Caleb Bingham, “The County Election,” 1854, via Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Beginning in the late 1840s, George Caleb Bingham created a series of paintings illustrating American democracy.
Election Day in Philadelphia - Wikipedia
WEBElection Day in Philadelphia is an oil-on-canvas genre painting by American artist John Lewis Krimmel (1786–1821). It was painted in Philadelphia in 1815. Purchased with funds provided by Henry Francis du Pont, the work is held in the permanent collection of the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library.
The County Election - Saint Louis Art Museum
WEBCampaigning politicians anxiously press their party tickets toward individuals. One of the newest citizens, an Irish immigrant, is taking an oath that he had not voted elsewhere, just as one of the oldest, a Revolutionary War “76-er” veteran, is descending the steps.
An Election Day Tribute to Norman Rockwell - Park West Gallery
WEBNov 2, 2010 · In the spirit of Election Day, Park West Gallery remembers the art of Norman Rockwell, famous for using the American spirit in his artwork.
Art Analysis: The County Election by George Caleb Bingham, 1852
WEBWho painted The County Election and what is significant to note about his background? Bingham completed this painting in 1852 but had it engraved in 1854 so copies could be made. How does changing the medium of this painting affect the audience?
The County Election - John Sartain — Google Arts & Culture
WEBThe County Election features a crowded Missouri street on Election Day, 1846, when artist George Caleb Bingham himself ran for office. Although it was meant to represent the democratic values...
Election Day with the Ashcan School: ARTnews Looks at a Purely …
WEBNov 8, 2022 · These days, most of us vote in elementary schools badly in need of fresh paint and attended by sleep-deprived poll workers. In contrast, Election Night (1907), by Ashcan School painter John...
The County Election – Works – Reynolda House - Gallery Systems
WEBIn a series of paintings depicting crowds gathered to hear political speeches, politicians personally appealing for votes, and the public announcement of election results, Bingham wryly critiqued the political process as it was experienced on the local level.
The County Election - Yale University Art Gallery
WEBThe County Election, an engraving after George Caleb Bingham’s most celebrated painting, depicts citizens engaged in the political process. As voting laws changed in 1850, granting suffrage to all white male adults—not just property owners—a socioeconomically diverse electorate began to participate in the political process.