A New Look at Bingham's Election Series

SHSMO art curator Joan Stack takes us back to the 1850s to explore the concept of democracy presented in George Caleb Bingham's paintings, "Stump Speaking," "County Election," and "Verdict of the People." Stack considers how the pictures reflect the contentious pre-Civil War era and the potential for a shared love of democracy to unify a divided nation.

This talk is part of the First Saturday presentations hosted by Friends of Arrow Rock at the Arrow Rock State Historic Site. The public is invited to this free event. You do not need to register to attend.