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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Univ of Missouri Pr
Publication date
April 29, 2005
Pages
161
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780826215741
ISBN-10
0826215742
Dimensions
0.50 by 6 by 8.75 in.
Weight
0.70 lbs.
Availability§
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Original list price
$19.95
Other format details
university press
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
'Paul Nagel's biography of nineteenth-century American painter and statesman George Caleb Bingham assesses Bingham's artistic achievements and his service as a political leader in Missouri during Reconstruction. Illustrations include both well-known and rarely seen works by Bingham'--Provided by publisher.
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
In this fascinating work, Paul Nagel tells the full story of George Caleb Bingham (1811â1879), one of Americaâs greatest nineteenth-century painters. While Nagel assesses Binghamâs artistic achievements, he also portrays another very important part of the artistâs careerâhis service as a statesman and political leader in Missouri. Until now, Binghamâs public service has been largely forgotten, overshadowed by his triumph as a great artist. Yet Nagel finds there were times when Bingham yearned more to be a successful politician than to be a distinguished painter.
           Born in Virginia, Bingham moved with his family to Missouri when he was eight years old. He spent his youth in Arrow Rock, Missouri, and returned there as an adult. He also kept art studios in Columbia and St. Louis. In his last years, he served as the first professor of art at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Because of his ties to the state, he was known nationally as âthe Missouri artist.â Bingham began his distinguished public service to Missouri as a member of the legislature. During the Civil War, he grew even more politically involved, holding the office of state treasurer, and he remained active throughout the period of Reconstruction. From 1875 to 1877, Bingham served as Missouriâs adjutant general, with most of that time spent in Washington, D. C., where he attempted to settle Missouriansâ war claims against the federal government.
           Contrary to the idyllic scenes portrayed in most of his paintings, Binghamâs life ranged from moments of high achievement to times of intense distress and humiliation. His career was often touched by controversy, sorrow, and frustration. Personal letters and other manuscripts reveal Binghamâs life to be quite complicated, and Paul Nagel attempts to uncover the truth in this biography.
           Beautifully illustrated, this book includes a magnificent landscape entitled Horse Thief, which had been missing since Bingham painted it sometime around 1852. Recently discovered by art historian Fred R. Kline, this splendid work will appear in print for the first time. Anyone who has an interest in art, Missouri history, or politics will find this new book extremely valuable.
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from Univ of Missouri Pr (April 29, 2005)
9780826215741 | details & prices | 161 pages | 6.00 × 8.75 × 0.50 in. | 0.70 lbs | List price $19.95
About: 'Paul Nagel's biography of nineteenth-century American painter and statesman George Caleb Bingham assesses Bingham's artistic achievements and his service as a political leader in Missouri during Reconstruction.
About: 'Paul Nagel's biography of nineteenth-century American painter and statesman George Caleb Bingham assesses Bingham's artistic achievements and his service as a political leader in Missouri during Reconstruction.
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