Lunch + Learn: George Washington in Art

Spend your lunch hour exploring the fascinating ways artists helped shape the image of America’s first president.
In conjunction with the new exhibition "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 thoughtful conversation, and gain a deeper appreciation for the powerful connection between art, history, and storytelling.
Registration required.
Members: $10 | General Public: $15
"Washington’s Greatest Victory: Yorktown and American Art" is co-organized by George Washington’s Mount Vernon. It is supported in part by a grant from Virginia Humanities and the VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities.
[Featured image: 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]