Art At Noon

George Washington Talk with Jill Vaum Rothschild

 

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Rhoden Arts Center
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building
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Join us for a talk about George Washington with Dr. Jill Vaum Rothschild, Associate Curator of Fine and Decorative Arts at Mount Vernon.

This program is offered in a hybrid format—attend in person at PAFA or watch the live stream on YouTube. A link to the livestream will be emailed to all registrants by 11:30 AM on the day of the event. A recording of the program will be shared with registrants following the event.

 

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A Nation of Artists and George Washington

A historical painting of George Washington, highlighting his dignified presence and iconic attire from the Revolutionary era.

 

Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828)  
George Washington (The Lansdowne Portrait), 1796
Oil on canvas, 109 1/2 x 74 1/2 x 7 in. 
Bequest of William Bingham, 1811.2.

 

 

A formal-suited man is positioned next to a cannon in this artwork, highlighting a contrast between tradition and contemporary style.

 

Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)  
George Washington at Princeton, 1779
Oil on canvas, 102 x 68 in. (framed) 
Gift of Maria McKean Allen and Phoebe Warren Downes through the bequest of their mother, Elizabeth Wharton McKean, 1943.16.2.

Portrait of George Washington in an ornate gold frame, showcasing his dignified expression and historical significance.

Attributed to Patience Lovell Wright (1725-1786)
Profile Portrait of George Washington, c. 1784-1786
Wax relief, 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in
Museum Purchase, 2019.26

 

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