{"product_id":"major-james-sidney-rollins-george-caleb-bingham","title":"Major James Sidney Rollins - George Caleb Bingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal portrait of Major James Sidney Rollins by American artist George Caleb Bingham, capturing the subject in a traditional nineteenth-century style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Major James Sidney Rollins, a prominent figure in Missouri politics and a lifelong friend of the artist, George Caleb Bingham. Painted during the early stages of Bingham's career, the work reflects the conventions of mid-nineteenth-century American portraiture. The subject is presented in a formal, bust-length composition, turned slightly to the side while engaging the viewer with a direct gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBingham employs a restrained palette, focusing on the contrast between the dark, heavy fabric of the subject's coat and the stark white of his cravat. The background is a muted, neutral tone, which serves to direct attention toward the sitter's facial features. The artist captures the subject with a smooth application of paint, characteristic of his early training and the prevailing aesthetic for professional portraiture in the United States at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Sidney Rollins was a lawyer and politician who played a role in the establishment of the University of Missouri. His relationship with Bingham was personal and professional, as Rollins often provided support for the artist's career. This painting functions as a record of their association and the social standing of the subject within the frontier society of the era. The lighting is soft, creating subtle modelling on the face and highlighting the texture of the hair. The composition is balanced and traditional, adhering to the expectations of a formal commission. This print offers a clear view of Bingham's early technical approach to portraiture, before he became better known for his depictions of river life and political scenes in the American West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/great-black-backed-gull-after-audubon-william-stanley-haseltine\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGreat Black-backed Gull, after Audubon - William Stanley Haseltine — William Stanley Haseltine\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/penobscot-bay-maine-fitz-henry-lane\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePenobscot Bay, Maine - Fitz Henry Lane — Fitz Henry Lane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"George Caleb Bingham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807343939919,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807438082383,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807438115151,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807438147919,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807438180687,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807438213455,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807438246223,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807438278991,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807438311759,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807438344527,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807438377295,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807438410063,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Major-James-Sidney-Rollins_Poster_CompositorV1_1789661953384.jpg?v=1789662370","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/major-james-sidney-rollins-george-caleb-bingham","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}