This is the famous “Lansdowne portrait” of President Washington by Gilbert Stuart. Stuart painted 3 famous portraits of Washington (and Stuart followed up by painting many copies of the originals due to lots of requests). The Lansdowne portrait is named for the Marquise of Lansdowne, former British Prime Minister and recipient of this painting.
The third Monday in February is celebrated as “Presidents Day”, and also as Washington’s Birthday. He was born on February 22, 1732, in the British-ruled colony of Virginia.
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