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Portrait artist Gilbert Stuart painting this likeness of George Washington in 1799 or 1800., close to or after his death. (Photo by Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
Portrait artist Gilbert Stuart painting this likeness of George Washington in 1799 or 1800., close to or after his death. (Photo by Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images)