George Washington

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Description

This is a copy of a 1795 painting by Gilbert Stuart. It was gathered as part of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission in 1931-1932. The Commission’s purpose was to celebrate the birth and accomplishments of Washington, and to collect, preserve, and publish writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch.

National Archives Identifier: 532888

Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-426; George Washington. Copy of painting by Gilbert Stuart.; 1795; The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 – 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/george-washington-stuart-painting/, January 21, 2026]

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