"Stump Speaking" Framed Lithograph With Blown Glass

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"Stump Speaking" is a very famous historical painting which was painted in 1853-1854 by American artist George Caleb Bingham depicting … Read more "Stump Speaking" is a very famous historical painting which was painted in 1853-1854 by American artist George Caleb Bingham depicting 19th-century frontier political campaigning in Missouri.

This image may be understood as a personal expression of George Caleb Bingham’s political experiences. Born in Virginia’s Augusta County, he moved with his farming family to the Missouri Territory as a young boy. It was there Bingham made his fame and fortune in painting and politics. As a largely self-taught artist, he won acclaim for his popular scenes of everyday frontier life west of the Mississippi—from renderings of the electoral process to paintings of river fur traders and boatmen. As a Whig politician (the party formed in opposition to President Andrew Jackson’s Democratic policies), Bingham served one term as a Missouri state representative in 1848. Stump Speaking suggests the rational discourse and enlightened electorate the Whigs associated with their party.

In the 1950's, A.A. Inc. reproduced many 19th century political works for the public.

The piece is framed in a lovely 19th century oak frame with a gold liner, and has early blown glass inside the frame. This is a great subject matter with rich and vibrant coloring. It is a superb copy of the original painting and would look wonderful in any room of the home or office. See less