The Painter and the President
| Autor: | Albee, Sarah |
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| EAN: | 9781662680007 |
| Sachgruppe: | Kinder- und Jugendbücher/Sachbücher, Sachbilderbücher |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 40 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 27.08.2024 |
| Untertitel: | Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington |
| Schlagworte: | Children's Books / Ages 9-12 Biography |
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"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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