The painter and the president : Gilbert Stuart's brush with George Washington / Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Stacy Innerst.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781662680007
- ISBN: 1662680007
- Physical Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Calkins Creek Books, [2024]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographic references. |
Summary, etc.: | 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. |
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Subject: | Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828 > Juvenile literature. Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Juvenile literature. Portrait painting > Juvenile literature. |
Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 8 of 11 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Killingworth Library Association.
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- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Killingworth Library Association | J 92 STUART ALB (Text) | 33420157365975 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |