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Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828 George Washington: A National Treasure 
 Presents the first U.S. president through an exploration of the Landsdowne portrait of him by Gilbert Stuart. The site provides an interactive, detailed look at the portrait, using symbolic, biographic, and artistic filters. The site also has a chronology of Washington's life, a Town Hall with several discussion forums, a section for children, and more. From the Smithsonian. http://georgewashington.si.edu/ Topics: Presidents by Name, Schools of Art Last updated Feb 15, 2007 Gilbert Stuart
Companion to an exhibit at the National Gallery of Art that presents "works by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), the most successful portraitist of early America." He is best known for his portraits of George Washington and other famous Americans. The site features a brief biography, a timeline, images of dozens of his paintings, and an illustrated essay about his development as an artist. Also includes a brochure for children. http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/stuartinfo.htm Topics: Art by Region Last updated Apr 19, 2005 |
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