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In 1786 my Father, with more ample leisure, painted a portrait of Washington for his Gallery; and then began my distinct acquaintance with the Countenance I had so early learned to venerate. During the Sittings for this Portrait, I stood behind my father's chair, to watch its progress under the influence of familiar conversation. This left impressions on my memory advantageous to my future studies.

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This Portrait, now in the Bryan Gallery, is only a Headsize, and was then thought to be the best that had been taken of Washington. It was copied by my uncle, James Peale, on a larger Canvas - adding the figure in military costume with attendant & Horse in the Background. The attendant is a portrait of my Uncle. This picture is in the possession of James Lenox New York. It was repeated many times by my fathers nephew. Charles Peale Polk, who often flattered into the task of retouching his copies
A small profile of Washington was painted in pastel by Mr Sharpless at Mount Vernon. It is in the possession of Col: Lee of Arlington. It is an agreeable likening: but being of small size it wants that decision which could not begin with Crayons. A Duplicate is in the Library of the Historical New York