George Washington

Washington at Auction

At least two* significant portraits of George Washington are being auctioned this year, one by Gilbert…
George, You’re a Long Way from Philadelphia…

A table at the Old Jail Arts Center in Albany, Texas caught my eye. It’s always…
Trove of Revolutionary War Letters Coming to Auction

Later this month Swann Galleries in New York will conduct a sale of Revolutionary Americana from…
Washington-Clay Portrait Flask Brings $52,650

A rare and historical portrait flask showing strong busts of George Washington and Henry Clay, made…
The American Art Fair at the National Academy Museum

There are a great many art and antique shows in New York. The number can easily…
Repeating the President

It’s the most reproduced portrait in history. I could have probably guessed as much, but It…
African Americans: Seeing and Seen, 1766 – 1916

Bitter brutality and cruel caricature alternate with respectful revelations and positive portrayals of the status of…
A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 3, 2010

In this series, the UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have…
The Painter’s Chair – Book Review

In present day when the way a public figure looks is everything, it’s hard to imagine…