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Facing Washington: The Classical Tradition

By Susan P. Schoelwer, George Washington’s Mount Vernon

During George Washington’s eight years as America’s first president, artists struggled to create an image that suitably represented a republican head of state—an ordinary citizen temporarily invested with power, who embodied a fragile national identity. This lecture explores the tradition of Washington portraiture as it evolved during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, from Houdon to Canova.











When: Wed., Jun. 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: The Frick Collection
1 E. 70th St.
212-288-0700
Price: Free
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By Susan P. Schoelwer, George Washington’s Mount Vernon

During George Washington’s eight years as America’s first president, artists struggled to create an image that suitably represented a republican head of state—an ordinary citizen temporarily invested with power, who embodied a fragile national identity. This lecture explores the tradition of Washington portraiture as it evolved during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, from Houdon to Canova.

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