The nickel isn't nearly as complimentary as the painting: Jefferson loses his cheekbones, his eyebrow is lower [suggesting aging] and his chin isn't as prominent
The new nickel comes out today! January 12, 2006
cnn article. Thanks to Tom for forwarding that article to me!
the cheekbone interpretation on the nickel is very disappointing. He looks older and fatter as a result. The lack of the arced eyebrow and smirk in his smile causes the new portrait to lose the maverick sensibility we all know jefferson to have.
