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| Dr. Joan Stack |
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| Print of George Caleb Bingham’s first painting of “Order No. 11.” There are subtle differences between this copy and the second painting which is the most commonly reproduced. The Bates County Museum is fortunate to own this rare print of the first painting and is anxious to learn more about it when Dr. Joan Stack examines the print during her program at the Museum on Saturday, May 18th, 10am in Robertson Hall. |
The Bates County Museum is pleased to invite the public to attend a program presentation by Dr. Joan Stack, Curator of Art Collections for the State Historical Society of Missouri, on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 am in Robertson Hall at the Museum. This free program is sponsored by the Museum and the Missouri Humanities Council.
Dr. Stack is an expert on the art of George Caleb Bingham and her presentation will focus on the political statements made by Bingham through his work. She authored the introduction for a book titled, “But I Forget that I am a Painter and not a Politician”: The Letters of George Caleb Bingham, which was published in the spring of 2011. Using a PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Stack will reveal insights into Bingham’s work that the casual observer often misses when viewing his paintings.
The Bates County Museum has an unusual print of “Order No. 11,” on display and Dr. Stack will examine this copy to help identify the origin of the print. Mr. Bingham painted two copies of the famous, “Order No. 11,” and the second painting is the one that is commonly reproduced. Our Museum has a print of the first painting and Dr. Stack has indicated she’s never seen one like it. Everyone is anxious to learn more about this rather unique print that is part of the permanent Civil War exhibit at the Museum. This is a real history mystery!
Joining us in the audience on May 18th will be members of the Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri (Independence) who are traveling by bus to Bates County to attend this program, tour the Museum, visit the Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site and end their day with a stop at the West Point Cemetery. The Museum is much honored to have so many out of town guests visiting on May 18th and it promises to be a truly memorable day.
Plan to join the Bates County Museum in welcoming Dr. Stack and the Civil War Round Table group to Bates County on May 18th and learn about one of Missouri’s most beloved painters and discover new details about one of Bates County’s very own history mysteries. For details please call the Museum at 660-679-0134.
