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The life and work of 19th century American artist George Caleb Bingham is showcased, including his early influences, success as a portrait painter, political aspirations, reaction to the American Civil War, and controversies surrounding his major works.
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Chapter 1: "The American Artist" Introductory Sequences
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Chapter 2: George Caleb Bingham: Early Life in Missouri
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Chapter 3: George Caleb Bingham: Early Influences, Inspirations, and Portraits
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Chapter 4: George Caleb Bingham: Courtship and Marriage to Sarah (Elizabeth) Hutchison
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Chapter 5: George Caleb Bingham: Portrait Success and Experimentation
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Chapter 6: George Caleb Bingham: Early Sketches and the "River Series"
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Chapter 7: George Caleb Bingham: Using Modern Technology to Reveal Techniques
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Chapter 8: George Caleb Bingham: The "Jolly Flatboatmen" Brings Increasing Popularity and Recognition
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Chapter 9: George Caleb Bingham: Political Aspirations and Personal Tragedy
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Chapter 10: George Caleb Bingham: The "Election Series" and Painting as Social Commentary/Historical Record
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Chapter 11: George Caleb Bingham: Europe, the American Civil War, and Union Sympathies
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Chapter 12: George Caleb Bingham: Influence of the Kansas City Jail Collapse and General Order Number 11
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Chapter 13: George Caleb Bingham: Painting of and Controversy Surrounding "Order Number 11"
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Chapter 14: George Caleb Bingham: Later Years, Death, and Historical Legacy
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Chapter 15: "The American Artist" Closing Credits
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