Dr. John SappingtonGeorge Caleb Bingham · 1834
American Realism
1834
George Caleb Bingham (1811 – 1879)
Explore the art of George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879), a master of American Realism & Luminism. Discover iconic paintings capturing frontier life, politics & the spirit of 19th-century America.
About this artwork
- Title: Dr. John Sappington
- Artist: George Caleb Bingham
- Year: 1834
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: 19th century american society, portraiture
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: oil painting portrait, older man portrait, rich dark background
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
Questions & Answers
In what year was "Dr. John Sappington" by George Caleb Bingham created?
"Dr. John Sappington" by George Caleb Bingham was created in 1834.
What are the date and style of "Dr. John Sappington" by George Caleb Bingham?
"Dr. John Sappington" was created in 1834 as a work of the American Realism movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.
Do the colors of "Dr. John Sappington" appear strong or soft?
The color intensity of "Dr. John Sappington" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
Which artist is "Dr. John Sappington" attributed to?
The artist behind "Dr. John Sappington" is George Caleb Bingham. The work is catalogued under George Caleb Bingham's name.
What is the format of "Dr. John Sappington"?
The format of "Dr. John Sappington" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
What is "Dr. John Sappington" about?
The themes present in "Dr. John Sappington" by George Caleb Bingham include portrait, historical figure, 19th century, dignified, formal, oil painting, american art, bust portrait. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
How old was George Caleb Bingham when creating "Dr. John Sappington" in 1834?
When "Dr. John Sappington" was created in 1834, George Caleb Bingham - born in 1811 - was 23 years old.