A Hero On Canvas: George Washington as a General.
- Date: December 08, 2005
- Level: College, Undergraduate
- Grade: A-
- Length: 3 pages (844 words)
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charles willson peale, american hero, war hero, george washington, battle of princeton, gilbert stuart, ...fighting men, down in history, still fighting, first president, lansdowne, left foot, great war, right arm, american history, accomplishments, captures, unanimously
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George Washington was a hero who will always go down in history for his accomplishments. Not only was he the first president and the only one to be voted in unanimously, but also he was a great war hero that led his men bravely through battle. Being such a prominent figure he was painted several times so as to preserve him in our American history. Charles Willson Peale's Washington at the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777 painted in 1784, depicts him at an early age on the battle field. Gilbert Stuart's George Washington (The Lansdowne Portrait) painted in 1796, captures a wiser and more accomplished man. Though the paintings have the same subject ...
... crafted carpet and see under the table several books which probably indicate he is a well educated man. Following the beautifully crafted and gold-leafed table leg you happen upon a few scrolls of parchment and a quill. This could be used to display him keeping in touch not only with loved ones, but also those around the country. The vertical line created by the quill pulls your eyes toward the small glimpse of the outside scenery which in turn keeps your eyes flowing to the chair behind him noting the stars and stripes representing America, but still no flag.
Finally, in observing the two portraits simultaneously you notice the similarities in the fact in
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