Lunch + Learn: George Washington in Art
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Louis-Charles-Auguste Couder, Study for the Siege of Yorktown , 1836. Oil on canvas. George Washington s Mount Vernon, purchased by the A. Alfred Taubman Acquisition Endowment Fund, 2019 Conservation courtesy of The Founders, Washington Committee Endowment Fund. Spend your lunch hour exploring the fascinating ways artists helped shape the image of America s first president. In conjunction with Washington s Greatest Victory: Yorktown and American Art , this engaging Lunch + Learn program examines how George Washington has been portrayed in paintings, prints, and other works of art across generations. From military hero to national icon, discover how artists have interpreted Washington s legacy and helped define how we remember one of the most influential figures in American history. The exhibition explores artistic responses to the Siege of Yorktown—the decisive victory that secured American independence—and the enduring role of art in shaping national memory. Bring your lunch, enjoy th
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The Taubman is a striking 75,000 square foot Randall Stout-designed building that's hard to miss. Inside are a dozen galleries and a steady rotation of exhibitions throughout the year. They also run evening events, lectures, and community nights that bring in a different crowd than the usual downtown flow. Even if you're just passing through, the space itself is worth seeing.
