The painter and the president : Gilbert Stuart's brush with George Washington Cover Image

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The painter and the president : Gilbert Stuart's brush with George Washington / Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Stacy Innerst.

ISBN: 9781662680007
ISBN: 1662680007
Physical Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Calkins Creek Books, [2024]

Albee, Sarah,: (author.). Innerst, Stacy,: (illustrator.).

Summary:

George Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn't always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait painted -- which took days and days to complete -- he knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuart's unique way of painting didn't compel his subjects to sit for hours on end -- in 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 artists'. And Gilbert Stuart's one-of-a-kind portrait of Washington stands the test of time -- it's the one that's used on the one-dollar bill.