Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
Print of President Washington and James Hoban
- Artist
- N.C. Wyeth
- Credit
- White House Historical Association
Print of President Washington and James Hoban
George Washington was the only president who did not live in the White House. He chose both the site and the architect of the White House, but the building was not completed by the end of his second term in 1797. This color print shows Washington, left, with the White House architect James Hoban inspecting the progress of the construction.
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