Sneak Preview of New Presidential Portrait RevealedWashington, DC -AP
Friday, May 18
Reginald McTavish
The Architect of the Capitol unveils an important new portrait of President George Washington standing next to President George W. Bush. In traditional style the yet unidentified artist, has captured the essence of the two men, historically juxtaposed side by side. He has successfully depicted the different leadership styles, two George's, shoulder to shoulder, with Washington being respectfully the taller of the two. The artist has been sympathetic to Bush but authentic and frank. It is always dangerous and difficult to place two historic figures from different eras in the same painting, but this has been done brilliantly.
The artist captures Washington in a regal posture yet with a two thousand yard stare in stunned disbelief, peering into the future of the Republic. In muted earthen tones, the artist portrays the essence of Bush, relaxed and casual, yet representative of his leadership skills and accomplishments. The painting is sure to be an enduring legacy to the first President, George Washington, the founder of the country and President George W. Bush, the ender of the country as we knew it.
