GW: In the News
Questions — The Landsdowne Portrait
| 1. In his short letter to Gilbert Stuart (image of manuscript and transcript of text below), what seems to be GW's attitude toward sitting for the painter? |
| 2. How do you think those who saw the portrait were supposed to think of Washington? What are the visual clues that support your answer? |
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Monday Evening 11th Apl 1796 Sir, I am under promise to Mrs Bingham, to set for you tomorrow at nine oclock; and wishing to know if it would be convenient to you that I should do so, and whether it shall be at your own house, (as she talked of the State House) I send this note to you, to ask information. I am Sir Your obedient Servt Go: Washington |