The American Artist

Directed by: Shane Seley & Keith Johnson Released: 2018 (educational) Year of Production: 2016 Running Time: 58 min  Language: English, Closed Captioned Subjects: American History, Art   The American Artist is an intimate portrait of a self-taught artist, George Bingham, who painted life on the river and the politics of a tumultuous era in 19th century American history. Now celebrated as one of the greatest American artists, Bingham and his stunning body of work portray a story of perseverance, ingenuity, and unwavering determination.   Bingham Rediscovered - A Lasting Legacy In his time, Bingham was a respected portrait painter, but lasting fame proved elusive. His reputation was forever damaged by his choice to make a courageous stand following the Civil War.  Upon his death, his legacy was scattered, his work written off as quaint, and nearly forgotten entirely. But then a new generation of artists championed his work.  To regionalists like Thomas Hart Benton, Grant