'From the heroic to the ridiculous': Dartmouth exhibit examines Revolution's imagery

By: Michelle Liu, Julia Furukawa

Outlets: NHPR

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 971

Last Updated: 3 days, 17 hours ago


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Two images of George Washington hang side-by-side at the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College. On the left, in a Civil War era print, he’s framed by clouds, looking almost saintlike. On the right, in a contemporary piece, his portrait has been melted and placed on a large stick.

The images are part of an ongoing exhibition at the Hood Museum titled “Revolution Reconsidered: History, Myth, …