The County Election 1852

George Caleb Bingham's *The County Election* (1852) portrays a lively scene of a 19th-century American political gathering. The artwork depicts a bustling crowd of men gathered outside a tavern, engaged in conversation and debate. Bingham masterfully captures the energy of the event, with figures interacting with each other and a lively, almost chaotic, atmosphere. The painting provides a glimpse into the social dynamics of rural America during a pivotal period in the country's history.