The Portrait - George Washington: A National Treasure is interactive online exhibit by the National Portrait Gallery. This site allows users to explore different portions of the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington. Users can explore the portrait using three different filters: symbolic, artistic, and biographic. Each filter contains different information about twelve parts of the portrait. Macromedia Flash Player 5 must be installed for the interactive portrait.
There is also a Kids Portrait page. The interactive portrait on this page is geared toward kids and is set up as a mystery for users to solve. Users get clues to uncover hidden parts of the portrait and learn more about the symbolism and meaning of each part.
Also included on this website are lessons and guides for teachers about George Washington's life.
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