Author: CHRISTMAN, C.S. AND ELLEN G. MILES; MARC PACHTER (FOREWORD); RICHARD BROOKHISER (INRODUCTION)
Title: George Washngton: A National Treasure
Description: Washington, D.C. / Seattle, National Portrait Gallery / U. of Washington Press. 2002, First Edition. (ISBN: 0295982373). Pictorial Wrappers (softcover), 12" x 7.5". 103 pages; numerous color illustrations of Washington, his portraits, his contemporaries, the various owners of the Landsdowne portrait and others. This book was motivated by the celebrated purchase of the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait which was given as a gift to Marquis of Landsdowne, a British aristocrat. The portrait ever since known as the Landsdowne portrait. Informative history of Washington and Washington's portrait. Previous owner's name, otherwise in fine condition: clean throughout, tight binding. Very Good.

Keywords: George Washington Gilbert Stuart Portrait Landsdowne Portrait Art History 0295982373


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