The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington By Sarah Albee religion Leo Tolstoi

Leo Tolstoi

but this book has one of the clearest voices I have encountered

It is a story that can be recited and revealed--like currents in a beloved stream--as fresh as each spring day

-- (03/23/2019)

The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington By Sarah Albee religion Leo TolstoiGeorge Washington hated having his portrait painted, but as president of the United States, he knew his image needed to live on. This nonfiction picture book explores how artist Gilbert Stuart created Washington's most lasting and recognized portrait the one that's used on the one dollar bill. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Publishers Weekly, starred review Booklist, starred review George Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn't always see eye to