 We all know this famous image. It was made from a painting by Gilbert Stewart. It's probably the most famous image of Washington. It's one of the most iconic American images of all time, along with the American Gothic painting and the arch for the McDonald's logo. The painting dates back to 1796, which also happened to be at the end of his presidency. This time, he was a 64-year-old man. He had almost half a century of service to his country under his belt.