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The image of George Washington used on the U.S. one-dollar bill is taken from this unfinished portrait of George Washington, painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1796. Stuart was one of the most famous and widely-sought portrait painters of his day. This portrait, which hangs in Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, was the original version of a portrait that Stuart used to paint reproductions, which he sold for $100 each.

What is the main purpose of the informational text that accompanies this image?

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The image of George Washington used on the U.S. one-dollar bill is taken from this unfinished portrait of George Washington, painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1796. Stuart was one of the most famous and widely-sought portrait painters of his day. This portrait, which hangs in Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, was the original version of a portrait that Stuart used to paint reproductions, which he sold for $100 each.

What is the main purpose of the informational text that accompanies this image?

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a. To explain why this painting remains unfinished	
	 b. To provide background for understanding this painting	
	 c. To explain why Gilbert Stuart chose George Washington as a subject for a painting	
	 d. To demonstrate how much more valuable copies of this painting would be if sold today