Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Portrait of George Washington
Historical information on famous painting of George Washington by Pearle, with interactive features to click and learn meaning behind items in the portrait and links to an in-depth history of the painting as well as virtual visit to the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: George Washington: Portrait for Kids
Many components of a portrait of George Washington have been removed. You need to uncover them with the red spyglass. As you find each piece you will learn how it plays an important roll in the value of the painting and why the artist...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Houdon, George Washington
After the successful conclusion of the American Revolutionary War, the Virginia General Assembly desired a statue of George Washington for display in a public space. Jean-Antoine Houdon was commissioned to complete the statue. View...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: "George Washington" by Edward Savage
This is Edward Savage's portrait of George Washington, as well as some information on the painting.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: George Washington Charles Wilson Peale
This resource provides Peale's rendition of the famous American leader, George Washington.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: George Washington Carver
This brief article from MIT Invention Dimension on George Washington Carver (1865-1943 CE) provides an overview of his education and his inventions, which influenced the world of agriculture.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Washington Crossing the Delaware
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents this famous piece of American culture and provides the painting's history.
PBS
Pbs: George Washington Crossing the Delaware River
This site gives a brief description of the famous historical painting by Emmaneul Gottlieb Leutze.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: u.s. Presidents and Inaugurations
This collection of images from Smithsonian Libraries celebrates U.S. Presidents while providing a glimpse of the presidencies and inaugurations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Kids Art Zone
The National Gallery of Art has created this impressive gateway to make its vast collections accessible to children. Colorful, fun, and interactive. With links to an "Art Zone," where kids can make art online, to downloadable guides for...
Other
American Revolution Art Gallery
This site is dedicated to the art of the American Revolution. Art in the gallery (main page) will lead you to further information.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charles Willson Peale
From the Luce Foundation Center at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this is a self-portrait and biography for Charles Willson Peale, monumental portrait painter of George Washington and the man responsible for opening America?s first...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Early National Arts and Cultural Independence
Read about the national identity developed in the early 19th century in art and literature. See how both landscape paintings and literature emphasized wilderness themes.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Statue of George Washington
The sculpture, 'George Washington' by Ward.
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Web Gallery of Art: George Washington
An image of "George Washington", created by Jean-Antoine Houdon in 1788 (Marble, lifesize).
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Web Gallery of Art: George Washington
An image of "George Washington", created by Gilbert Stuart in 1795 (Oil on canvas, 77 64 cm).
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: George Washington Carver
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "George Washington Carver."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Washington
George Washington, after a painting by Gilbert Stuart. (The Gibbs Portrait.)-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Gilbert Stuart
Five famous portraits done by Gilbert Stuart including George Washington and John Adams. Click on the painting to find an explanation and brief analysis.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Washington (1789)
The Electoral College elected Washington unanimously in 1789, and again in the 1792 election; he remains the only president to receive 100% of electoral votes. John Adams was elected vice president. Washington took the oath of office as...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: John Trumbull
John Trumbull is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of George Washington
An image of "Bust of George Washington", created by Jean-Antoine Houdon in 1784 (Marble).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of George Washington
An image of "Bust of George Washington", created by Jean-Antoine Houdon from 1789-1808 (Marble).