The scene so nice, it's painted twice.
The Trappers Return, 1851 by George Caleb Bingham, Detroit Institute of Arts.
Bingham made a living painting portraits early in his career as an artist, but eventually switched to genre paintings like this.
posted by Martha at 9:21 AM
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One in the evening 6 years before -one in the morning 6 years later...? Did he travel with these guys and make sketches? Is that a cat or a tiny dog in the boat? It would be interesting to get some more background on these two paintings. I enjoy your eclectic approach to art history.
The first was so successful he revisited the subject. It is a small pug dog in the later painting.
I am glad you enjoy my selections.
Nice painting indeed.
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