870071 George Washington at Princeton (oil on canvas) by Polk, Charles Peale (1767-1822); 85.1x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington (February 22, 1732 ??December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States (1789??797), the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He presided over the convention that drafted the Constitution, which replaced the Articles of Confederation and established the position of President.); Photo 穢 Christie\'s Images.