Overview
George Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didnāt always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait paintedāwhich took days and days to completeāhe knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuartās unique way of painting didnāt compel his subjects to sit for hours on endāin fact, he encouraged them to move around and even bring friends to chat with. Capturing the soul of each subject, his portraits were unlike any other artistsā. And Gilbert Stuartās one-of-a-kind portrait of Washington stands the test of timeāitās the one thatās used on the one-dollar bill.
This book title, The Painter and the President (Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington), ISBN: 9781662680007, by Sarah Albee, Stacy Innerst, published by Astra Publishing House (August 27, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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