| George Caleb Bingham — Stump Speaking |
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Stump Speaking |
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Published: New York 1856 Medium: Engraving by Louis-Adolphe Gautier (active 1847-1876) Dimensions: Framed size: 35 x 42 1/2 inches "Stump Speaking" is a fine example of the artist's ability to capture the special subtleties of an early American political scene. In this work, a dashing politician clad in a pristine white suit directs his speech to a colorful crowd of locals. The diversity of the audience adds an interesting and rich quality to the picture: plainly dressed farmers, upright gentlemen with entranced faces, bored young men with drooping eyelids, fidgeting children, and even family pets witness the proceedings. |
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