Some Account of the Gibbs-Channing Portrait of George Washington (Classic Reprint): Painted by Gilbert Stuart - Couverture souple

Name: Some Account of the Gibbs-Channing Portrait of George Washington (Classic Reprint): Painted by Gilbert Stuart
Author: Avery, Samuel Putnam
ISBN: 9781330541487

Avery, Samuel Putnam

9781330541487: Some Account of the Gibbs-Channing Portrait of George Washington (Classic Reprint): Painted by Gilbert Stuart

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ISBN 10 : 1330541480 ISBN 13 : 9781330541487

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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A fresh look at the Gibbs-Channing Washington portrait and its enduring influence.

This concise book traces the history of a landmark Gilbert Stuart portrait, exploring how copies, engravings, and museum holdings shaped its fame. It shows how the artist’s process and his sitters’ stories contributed to a memorable American image of Washington.

- Learn how the painting traveled through galleries, collections, and reproductions over more than a century.
- See how Stuart’s studio practice produced many versions and how critics evaluate them.
- Understand what makes this portrait stand out in American art and why it remains a touchstone for collectors and historians.

Ideal for readers of art history, American portraiture, and fans of Gilbert Stuart’s work who want a concise, fact-grounded portrait of the painting’s life.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330541480
ISBN 13: 9781330541487
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 57
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Some Account of the Gibbs-Channing Portrait of George Washington

Samuel Putnam Avery

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1330541480 ISBN 13 : 9781330541487

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of an iconic American portrait�"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 Meticulously researched, the book draws on historical documents, engravings, and expert perspectives.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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330541487_0

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