The Squatters 1850

"The Squatters", painted in 1850 by American artist George Caleb Bingham, depicts a scene of frontier life. The painting features a group of people gathered outside a crude log cabin, likely squatters claiming land in the American West. The figures, dressed in simple clothing, are positioned against a backdrop of rolling hills and a distant river, emphasizing the vastness and untamed nature of the landscape. Bingham's work captures the realities of westward expansion and the struggles of early settlers, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who carved out a living on the frontier.