Bicentennial Print of George Washington “The Athenaeum” by George Stuart (Litho) For Sale
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Bicentennial Print of George Washington “The Athenaeum” by George Stuart (Litho):
$100.00
**Affixed permanently onto paperboard**
This is a print from around 1931-1932, of the famous unfinished "Athenaeum Portrait" of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart.
It measures 28 x 22 inches.
This image was displayed in hundreds of public schools from the 1930’s till even now.
The original oil-on-canvas portrait was started in 1796 when Washington was 64 years old.
It was never delivered to Washington and remained unfinished.
The original painting is jointly owned by the National Portrait Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
This specific image, a print, was published by the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth.
The "Athenaeum Portrait" served as the basis for the image of Washington that appears on the U.S. one-dollar bill.
This product is a bicentennial portrait of George Washington, showcasing the iconic figure in a very good condition. The portrait captures a crucial moment in American history, serving as a reminder of the country's founding principles and the leadership of George Washington during the Revolutionary War. This political collectible is a valuable piece of historical memorabilia that celebrates the legacy of one of the most important figures in United States history.
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