Gilbert Stuart c.1800-1815, National Gallery of Art DC
THE WORLD OF SAMUEL MEEKER, MERCHANT OF PHILADELPHIA, AND GILBERT STUART, AMERICAN PORTRAIT ARTIST
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy Independence Day; did you know Gilbert Stuart painted the first FIVE PRESIDENTS !
George Washington *President from 1789-1797*
John Adams *President from 1797-1801*
Gilbert Stuart c.1800-1815, National Gallery of Art DC
Gilbert Stuart c.1800-1815, National Gallery of Art DC
Thomas Jefferson *President from 1801-1809*
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I seem to remember these portraits in a Facts and Figures books my brother had as a kid.
Happy 4th of July to you.
No, I didn't know this. But, now that you mention it, you can clearly see the similarities.
Hope you had an enjoyable 4th, as well!
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