The Man From Plains Was Also a Painter

The Man From Plains Was Also a Painter

While most presidents seek to frame history, President Jimmy Carter was, at times, also seeking to frame his world on canvas. He was a hobbyist who painted throughout his lifetime — depicting natural landscapes and church steeples found throughout his home state of Georgia, as well as the occasional portrait of his wife, Rosalynn Carter. Four of nearly 100 of his paintings are included in Christie’s auctions this month, including one opening onl…