Paintings_Of_George_Washington_Vs._King_George_III

Paintings Of George Washington Vs. King George III Throughout history, two prominent figures by the name of George stand out: A pioneer of democracy and the first president of the United States, George Washington and the king of England, George the III. During their climax, a picture was painted of each. These paintings feature different backgrounds, attire, and showcase symbolism. Both paintings have similar backgrounds. There are huge columns in both, these suggest that they were in large buildings. Red drapes hang from the ceilings also, showing wealth. Both George the III and George Washington are standing on elaborate oriental rugs. These rugs were only owned by very wealthy people and were well made. While the paintings’ backgrounds are very similar, the clothing is not. King George the III is showing off exquisite gold color clothes and a white-spotted robe. He bears a large gold chain on his neck which represent his high ranking position. Washington sports a plain black suit that is not flashy like George the III. He holds a sword in one hand. There is much symbolism in both paintings. The way George the III stands with his elbow poked out is supercilious and shows that he is superior to everyone. His stance is george, paintings, king, iii, washington, stance, both, very, washington’s, superior, shows, rugs, painting, large, hand, being, backgrounds, background, window, symbolism, similar, showing, same, red, out, oriental, much, level, high, gold, george’s, elevated, drapes, diverted, different