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Some Account of the Gibbs-Channing Portrait of George Washington: Painted by Gilbert Stuart (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Since the portrait of Washington, by Gilbert Stuart, known as the "Gibbs-Channing" portrait, passed into the possession of the present owner, he has often been requested to loan it for various public exhibitions, to allow it to be reproduced in different forms, and as often has been solicited to furnish information as to its history.
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Excerpt from Some Account of the Gibbs-Channing Portrait of George Washington: Painted by Gilbert Stuart
Dear Sir: You have requested me to furnish you with the record of the Gibbs Washington, derived from the publica tions relating to it, from my own researches, and from family tradition.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Some Account of the Gibbs-Channing Portrait of George Washington
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of an iconic American portraitâ"the first of President Washington by artist Gilbert Stuart. Meticulously researched, the book draws on historical documents, engravings, and expert perspectives. By setting this famous artwork within the 18th-century art scene, it unveils Stuart's techniques and rivals, making the account as enthralling as the portrait itself. Through this portrait, the book also explores the early republic's artistic and cultural aspirations, offering a unique lens into the founding era and Washington's image as the "Father of His Country". The book includes many illustrations of the original painting, other related portraits, and several images of Stuart's preparatory sketches, giving readers an exceptional opportunity to appreciate the details of this remarkable piece of American art. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330541487_0
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