The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington Local Artists + Designers All metals are brass finished

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The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington Local Artists + Designers All metals are brass finishedGeorge Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didnt always see eye to eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait paintedwhich took days and days to completehe knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuarts unique way of painting didnt compel his subjects to sit for hours on endin fact, he encouraged them to move around and even bring