We all carry a portrait of George Washington with us -- on the dollar bill. American artist Gilbert Stuart painted the portrait from which the likeness on the dollar is taken.

Stuart’s story requires a longer journey, back to April 11, 1796, when he received a letter from President George Washington. He was the pre-eminent U.S. portrait artist of his day.

Gilbert Stuart wanted his paintings to be kept and enjoyed long after his lifetime. But even he would be amazed at the high-tech examination his famous 1796 oil portrait of George Washington is ...

Entering the museum gallery, I instantly recognized the life-sized portrait ... of Gilbert Stuart’s 1796 painting. Dressed in a black velvet suit, offset by a white ruffled shirt, Washington ...

Starring in the sale was the 1795 portrait of Washington, one of several made by Gilbert Stuart, the first President ... up a Rembrandt Peale portrait of George Washington.

“George Washington” by Gilbert Stuart, circa. 1795, pictured in its new frame, is on display at the Reading Public Museum. (Courtesy of the Reading Public Museum) ...

The story of First Lady Dolley Madison heroically saving a portrait of George Washington as she ... re envisioning Dolley tearing the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait down as the Red Coats closed ...

The plan is to house paintings like Gilbert Stuart's "George Washington" oil painting and other state historic artifacts in the building. Amore said Rhode Island is the only state without a state ...

The portrait of George Washington at the Reading Public ... “It was even used for a Stuart painting.” “George Washington” by Gilbert Stuart, circa. 1795, pictured in its new frame, is ...