The Painter and the President
Albee, Sarah
| Autor: | Albee, Sarah |
|---|---|
| Themengebiete: | Children's Books / Ages 9-12 Biography |
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 27.08.2024 |
| EAN: | 9781662680007 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 40 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Astra Publishing House |
| Untertitel: | Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington |
| Altersempfehlung: | 7 - 10 |
Produktinformationen "The Painter and the President"
"George Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn't always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait painted--which took days and days to complete--he knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuart's unique way of painting didn't compel his subjects to sit for hours on end--in fact, he encouraged them to move around and even bring friends to chat with. Capturing the soul of each subject, his portraits were unlike any other artists'. And Gilbert Stuart's one-of-a-kind portrait of Washington stands the test of time--it's the one that's used on the one-dollar bill"--
Sie möchten lieber vor Ort einkaufen?
Sie haben Fragen zu diesem oder anderen Produkten oder möchten einfach gerne analog im Laden stöbern? Wir sind gerne für Sie da und beraten Sie auch telefonisch.
Juristische Fachbuchhandlung
Georg Blendl
Parcellistraße 5 (Maxburg)
8033 München
Montag - Freitag: 8:15 -18 Uhr
Samstags geschlossen