Wordless Wednesday - The County Election
Wednesday October 15, 2008
The County Election, 1852
© Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, Missouri
This timely topic is accompanied by a teaching tool, available to anyone by simply clicking on the picture. Things to think about while perusing the larger images:
- It depicts an election that took place in 1850, in Saline County, Missouri.
- The artist had, in fact, run for a place in the State Legislature during this election.
- There is one African American present in the scene.
- There is one more African American present in the scene than there is a woman.
- In one canvas, there exists the perfect opportunity to discuss and reflect upon the Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Nineteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Just saying.
Comments
That is a great way to tie in history, government and law, art, and cultural bias all in one go! Hmmm…. let me see if I can spy out any cerimonial objects…
And I find it interesting…and of a style I particularly enjoy, but I do not see the name of the artist on either the newsletter link, or on this page. It would be easier to follow up on if it was included.
Dear Mrs. Dunn,
You’re right, I’m sorry. To explain: the premise of Wordless Wednesday is to use as few words as possible. Every other time, I’ve asked a reader question and then left the words “Click on the picture to (see/learn/find out/etc.).” I left out that crucial step last week for some unfathomable reason.
If you click on the picture in the blog post, it will take you to a page containing a larger view, the artist’s information and links to the Picturing America teaching tools from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Here is the URL.
Additionally, if you click on the picture on *that* page, a larger, highly detailed view will open up for close study. Just click on the little magnifying glass to zoom in once you get there. Here is its URL.
Again, I apologize for leaving those crucial words out and causing confusion here.