American artist (1811–1879) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Caleb Bingham (March 20, 1811 – July 7, 1879) was an American artist. His paintings of American life in the frontier lands along the Missouri River are good examples of the Luminist style. Bingham was little-known in his time. His work was rediscovered in the 1930s. By 2011, he was considered one of the greatest American painters of the 19th century.
George Caleb Bingham | |
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A self-portrait by George Caleb Bingham, painted 1834-35 | |
| Born | March 20, 1811 |
| Died | July 7, 1879 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | [Self taught by study of prints of Old Masters and copybooks] |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Luminism |
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