The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington Local Artists + Designers Measuring 14

Measuring 14

including a tie-dye T-shirt and a safety-pin charm bracelet

All metals are brass finished with plating: 12K Gold

35" W x 26

Each folds into a unique design

The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington Local Artists + Designers Measuring 14George 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