A cursory glance at the official painting of President Bill Clinton that hangs in the National Portrait Gallery would easily miss an ode to the lowest point of his presidency — Monica Lewinsky.
But it’s there, the artist revealed in an interview with the Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia area painter Nelson Shanks cunningly included a shadow over the fireplace cast from a blue dress on a mannequin.
Shanks said painting Clinton was his hardest assignment because “he is probably the most famous liar of all time.” So he added the nod to the Lewinsky scandal because it had cast a shadow over Clinton’s presidency.
“He and his administration did some very good things, of course,” Shanks said, “but I could never get this Monica thing completely out of my mind, and it is subtly incorporated in the painting.” He told the Daily News:
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What is the name of that painting
wait I bet its called "The Molester"
Clinton is the most famous liar? Pretty sure Obama leads the league on that one.
The blue frame cover that bill is pulling down is her dress LOL.
Back of the jacket sticks out awkwardly.
Kind of slouchy wrinkly in the posture and shirt, too.
Hmm.
Should have had him holding a cigar.
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