The painter and the president : Gilbert Stuart's brush with George Washington / Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Stacy Innerst.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781662680007
- ISBN: 1662680007
- Physical Description: 40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographic references. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. Portraits. |
Available copies
- 9 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett County Main Library | J 973.41 Alb (Text) | 33630005412635 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
