Engraving, aquatint and mezzotint on wove paper, engraved by Gautier. Image size:56.5x76cm (22¼x29¾") plus wide margins. Overall size of sheet 70.8x90.5 cm (27¾x35½"). Matted and framed, overall 92x110 cm. (36¼x43¼").

One of the finest American painters of the 19th century, Bingham presents here a vision of mid-century American politics. The speaker, at left, is surrounded by an cross section of American society, from the well-heeled to the working class. Some are entranced, others clearly distracted, a few even caught dozing. This copy marked "Proof" at lower left.