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      Жилбер Стьюарт, 1755 – 1828

      The 100 Most Famous Жилбер Стьюарт Paintings, Ranked

      The best-loved painting by Жилбер Стьюарт is George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796), which hangs in the Национална портретна галерия, Лондон. George Washington (8) (1820) and George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 349 works by Жилбер Стьюарт: here are the 100 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.

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      Жилбер Стьюарт · 1755 – 1828
      Роден · починал
      1755 – 1828, Сендмънтън
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      Neoclassical style
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      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796)
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      Top 10 Жилбер Стьюарт paintings: the canvases everyone knows

      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      1

      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)

      To gaze upon Gilbert Stuart's depiction of George Washington is not merely to observe a likeness; it is to encounter the very spirit of an era, the embodiment of nascent American ideals. This portrait, painted in 1796, transcends simple portraiture, becoming instead a monumental testament to leadership and enduring vision. Stuart captured the first President of the United States at a pivotal moment—a man whose quiet dignity belied the immense…

      George Washington (8) (1820) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      2

      George Washington (8)

      1820 · Oil On Panel · Национална галерия на изкуствата, Уокшънтън

      In the hallowed halls of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, there resides a window into the very soul of early American identity. George Washington (8), an exquisite oil on panel painted by the master Gilbert Stuart in 1820, serves as more than just a likeness; it is a profound encounter with the weight of history. Through Stuart’s masterful hand, we are not merely looking at the…

      George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      3

      George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait)

      1796 · Oil On Canvas

      The Majesty of a Republic: Encountering the Lansdowne Portrait To stand before Gilbert Stuart’s George Washington (The Lansdowne Portrait) is to encounter the very soul of early American identity. Painted in 1796, this masterpiece transcends mere portraiture, serving as a profound visual manifesto of a nascent nation. Stuart, a master of the Neoclassical style, does not merely capture a likeness; he constructs an icon. The composition presents Washington in a…

      George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781 (1800) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      4

      George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781

      A formal Neoclassical portrait captures George Washington in a three-quarter view bust composition. He faces the viewer's left, though his gaze remains directed forward. The palette relies on restrained, somber tones: deep blacks in the clothing and neutral dark browns in the background. This darkness provides a sharp contrast to the bright white of the powdered wig and the cravat. Directional lighting from the upper left creates subtle highlights on…

      George Washington (1798) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      5

      George Washington

      To stand before this portrait is to encounter the quiet gravity of a man who carried the weight of a new nation upon his shoulders. The composition focuses on a bust-length view of George Washington, positioned slightly off-center as he faces toward the right, though his gaze remains fixed forward. There is a certain stoicism in his expression, a sense of authority that does not need to shout to be…

      Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole (1757–1830), Bt (1786) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      6

      Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole (1757–1830), Bt

      1786 · Oil On Canvas · Национална Тръст, Плимут

      To stand before this portrait is to step directly into the refined drawing rooms and grand halls of late eighteenth-century England. Gilbert Stuart, the master chronicler of American and British elite life, has captured not merely a likeness, but an entire persona—that of Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole. The subject commands attention with a natural bearing, his posture radiating the quiet authority expected of a man of naval distinction and…

      Thomas Robinson (1738–1786), 2nd Baron Grantham (1785) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      7

      Thomas Robinson (1738–1786), 2nd Baron Grantham

      1785 · Oil On Canvas · Национална Тръст, Плимут

      To stand before this portrait of Thomas Robinson, the 2nd Baron Grantham, is to step directly into the refined drawing rooms of late eighteenth-century England. Painted in 1785 by the masterful hand of Gilbert Stuart, the work transcends a mere likeness; it is a carefully constructed monument to status, intellect, and enduring masculine dignity. The subject gazes out with an unwavering directness that seems to challenge the viewer, inviting an…

      Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      8

      Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua

      This captivating portrait, dating from 1773, offers an intimate window into the social graces and evolving portraiture tastes of late eighteenth-century America. Gilbert Stuart, a master chronicler of his time, has captured not merely two figures—Mrs. Aaron Lopez and her young son Jushua—but a moment suspended in time. The composition immediately draws the viewer into its warmth, presenting a scene steeped in quiet dignity. Notice the careful arrangement: the mother…

      George Washington (1795) на Жилбер Стьюарт
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      George Washington

      A Vision of Command: The Portrait of George Washington George Washington stands before us not merely as a historical figure, but as an enduring symbol of dignity and resolute leadership. In this striking portrait, the first president of the United States is captured with a profound sense of presence that transcends the canvas. Clad in a formal suit featuring a crisp white collar and tie, his countenance is framed by…

      George Washington (1796) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      10

      George Washington

      1796 · Oil On Canvas · Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Уилямсбърг

      To stand before a portrait of George Washington is not merely to observe a likeness; it is to encounter the very embodiment of a nascent nation's spirit. Gilbert Stuart, the master chronicler of America's founding fathers, captured more than just the features of the first President; he immortalized an epoch. This painting, dating from 1796, presents Washington with a dignity that transcends the passing years. The subject is rendered in…

      More Жилбер Стьюарт canvases, 11 to 100

      Henry Rice (1815) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #11

      Henry Rice

      1815 · Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата

      In the quiet, commanding presence of Gilbert Stuart’s 1815 portrait, Henry Rice, one finds much more than a mere historical record; it is an intimate window into the…

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      Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (1825) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #13

      Martha Dandridge Custis Washington

      1825 · Национална портретна галерия

      To gaze upon this portrait of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington is to encounter not merely a likeness, but an embodiment of early American grace and enduring social stature.…

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      George Washington (1795) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #15

      George Washington

      1795 · Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата

      Gilbert Stuart's “George Washington” is more than just a portrait; it’s an embodiment of the nascent American republic, a carefully constructed symbol of leadership and the promise of…

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      Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles (1798) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #16

      Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles

      1798 · Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата

      A Portrait of Power: Gilbert Stuart’s Louis-Marie Vicomte de Noailles The canvas holds an arresting image – Louis-Marie Vicomte de Noailles, a figure embodying military prestige and aristocratic…

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      George Washington (1796) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #17

      George Washington

      1796 · Музей на изкуствата във Бостън

      Gilbert Stuart's "George Washington," painted in 1796, isn’t merely a likeness; it’s an embodiment of nascent American leadership and the very spirit of a nation forging its identity.…

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      George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait) (1796) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #19

      George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait)

      1796 · Национална портретна галерия

      Gilbert Stuart's "George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait)," painted in 1796, is more than just a portrait; it’s a meticulously crafted embodiment of nascent American ideals. Commissioned by Henry Philipes…

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      Josiah Quincy (1824) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #20

      Josiah Quincy

      1824 · Музей на изкуствата във Бостън

      Gilbert Stuart's portrait of Josiah Quincy, completed in 1824, is more than just a likeness; it’s a carefully constructed embodiment of the burgeoning intellectual and political landscape of…

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      George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait) (1796) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #21

      George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait)

      1796 · Национална портретна галерия

      In the grand tapestry of American iconography, few images command as much reverence and silent authority as Gilbert Stuart’s 1796 masterpiece, the Lansdowne Portrait. This is not merely…

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      John Adams (1800) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #23

      John Adams

      1800 · Национална галерия на изкуствата

      Gilbert Stuart’s 1800 portrait of John Adams, currently residing in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., is more than just a likeness; it's a carefully constructed…

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      George Washington (1796) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #24

      George Washington

      1796 · The Frick Collection

      Gilbert Stuart's "George Washington," painted in 1796, isn’t merely a portrait; it’s a carefully constructed embodiment of the nascent American republic. This remarkable work, now housed within the…

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      Fisher Ames (1758-1808) (1810) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #27

      Fisher Ames (1758-1808)

      1810 · Harvard Art Museums

      The man sits in a three-quarter view, his gaze fixed forward with a steady, somber composure. He is a figure of quiet weight, anchored by the dark folds…

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      Sir John Dick (1783) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #31

      Sir John Dick

      1783 · Национална галерия на изкуствата

      A single man occupies the center of this 1783 oil on canvas, his body angled toward the viewer while his gaze drifts to the left. He wears the…

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      Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820) (1813) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #32

      Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820)

      1813 · Harvard Art Museums

      The face of Joseph Coolidge emerges from a dark, brownish-burgundy void. It is a bust-length portrait where the light clings to the contours of his features, catching the…

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      Portrait of William Gray (1800) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #33

      Portrait of William Gray

      1800 · Пеabody Essex Музей

      In the "Portrait of William Gray" by Gilbert Stuart, a sense of quiet dignity fills the space. This three-quarter length portrait captures the subject in a moment of…

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      Fisher Ames (1807) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #35

      Fisher Ames

      1807 · Национална Портретна Галерия

      Fisher Ames sits in a three-quarter view, his gaze meeting the viewer with a steady, somber composure. The portrait, executed around 1807, captures the subject in a moment…

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      Sarah Shippen Lea (Mrs. Thomas Lea) (1798) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #38

      Sarah Shippen Lea (Mrs. Thomas Lea)

      1798 · Национална галерия на изкуствата

      In this 1798 oil portrait, the subject is captured in a bust-length composition, her gaze directed toward the viewer's left while her eyes meet the observer. She is…

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      John Jay (1784) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #43

      John Jay

      1784 · Национална Портретна Галерия

      In this oil on canvas, Gilbert Stuart captures the likeness of John Jay, a prominent American statesman. The subject sits with a quiet, heavy presence, his form anchored…

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      Colonel Isaac Barre (1785) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #45

      Colonel Isaac Barre

      1785 · Yale Center for British Art

      The gaze of Colonel Isaac Barre meets the viewer through this portrait by Gilbert Stuart, captured around 1785. He appears not merely as a figure of history, but…

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      Captain John MacBride (1788) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #46

      Captain John MacBride

      1788 · Yale Center for British Art

      In this portrait of Captain John MacBride by Gilbert Stuart, the subject is presented from the chest up within a formal oval vignette format. He is positioned at…

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      Margaret Spear Smith (1800) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #47

      Margaret Spear Smith

      1800 · Национална Портретна Галерия

      The portrait of Margaret Spear Smith is an oil on canvas work executed around 1800. The subject is positioned in a three-quarter view, shown from the waist up…

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      Portrait of Yevgenya Dashkova (1812) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #48

      Portrait of Yevgenya Dashkova

      1812 · Държавен музей „Ермитаж“

      This Neoclassical portrait, executed in 1812, presents a three-quarter view of a woman positioned slightly off-center. The subject faces toward the viewer's left, while her gaze is directed…

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      Mrs. John Ashley (1798) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #50

      Mrs. John Ashley

      1798 · Даллас Музей на изкуствата

      Mrs. John Ashley is a portrait painted by the artist Gilbert Stuart. This work, executed on canvas, depicts a woman who was the wife of a wealthy merchant.…

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      William Hale (1794-1821) (1820) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #51

      William Hale (1794-1821)

      1820 · Harvard Art Museums

      This formal oil portrait, executed in 1820, presents a bust-length depiction of a young man named William Hale. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, facing toward the viewer's…

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      Mrs. Blades and her Daughter (1781) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #52

      Mrs. Blades and her Daughter

      1781 · Национален музей

      In this intimate portrait, titled Mrs. Blades and her Daughter, the artist Gilbert Stuart presents a quiet study of familial connection. The work captures an adult woman and…

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      Edward Everett (1794-1865) (1820) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #53

      Edward Everett (1794-1865)

      1820 · Harvard Art Museums

      A young man is positioned in a three-quarter view, his body angled slightly away from the viewer while his gaze remains directed forward. He holds a book against…

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      Samuel Smith (1800) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #54

      Samuel Smith

      1800 · Национална Портретна Галерия

      This oil on canvas portrait, titled Samuel Smith, was executed by the artist Gilbert Stuart around 1800. The subject of the painting is Samuel Smith, a man who…

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      Reverend William Ellery Channing (1815) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #56

      Reverend William Ellery Channing

      1815 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

      Reverend William Ellery Channing is a portrait by Gilbert Stuart, executed in the United States. The work dates to circa 1815. Stuart, a prominent figure in American Neoclassicism,…

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      John Adams (1826) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #58

      John Adams

      1826 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

      The gaze of the second US President meets the viewer through this 1826 oil on canvas by Gilbert Stuart. In this portrait of John Adams, the subject appears…

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      John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) (1827) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #59

      John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)

      1827 · Harvard Art Museums

      To stand before this full-length portrait of John Quincy Adams is to encounter the very essence of early American authority. Painted around 1825–30, the work captures the sixth…

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      John Ashley, Esq. (1798) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #60

      John Ashley, Esq.

      1798 · Даллас Музей на изкуствата

      The oil on canvas titled John Ashley, Esq. was painted by the American artist Gilbert Stuart. Created about 1798, the portrait captures the likeness of the gentleman John…

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      Henry Nicols (1810) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #62

      Henry Nicols

      1810 · Carnegie Museum of Art

      This portrait depicts Henry Nicols, a single male figure presented in a bust-length composition. Created by the American artist Gilbert Stuart, the work is dated about 1810. The…

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      Washington Allston (1818) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #63

      Washington Allston

      1818 · Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата

      Gilbert Stuart’s Reverent Portrait of Washington Allston Gilbert Stuart, arguably America's foremost portrait painter during the early 19th century, achieved unparalleled renown for his ability to capture not…

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      Portrait of Rufus King (1819) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #64

      Portrait of Rufus King

      1819 · Национална Портретна Галерия

      The Portrait of Rufus King is an oil on panel painted by Gilbert Stuart. Created between 1819 and 1820, the work captures the likeness of Rufus King. The…

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      Portrait of a Gentleman (1810) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #78

      Portrait of a Gentleman

      1810 · Saint Louis Art Museum

      This oil on canvas work is titled Portrait of a Gentleman and was executed by the American artist Gilbert Stuart. Created in the United States, the painting is…

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      Dr. William Aspinwall (1815) на Жилбер Стьюарт
      #94

      Dr. William Aspinwall

      1815 · Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

      Gilbert Stuart painted Dr. William Aspinwall around 1815. The subject, William Aspinwall, is presented in a formal bust-length composition. He is identified by his professional occupation as a…

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      Жилбер Стьюарт's canvases, period by period

      What Жилбер Стьюарт painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Жилбер Стьюарт's canvases hang

      8 музея, които притежават най-голям брой от картините на тази страница.

      Музеи Град Творения на Жилбер Стьюарт Картини от този списък
      Harvard Art Museums, КеймбриджHarvard Art Museums Кеймбридж 15 William Porter Jr. (1788-1818), Fisher Ames (1758-1808), Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820)
      Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата, Ню ЙоркМетрополитън Музей на изкуствата Ню Йорк 26 George Washington, George Washington, Henry Rice
      Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, ФиладелфияPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Филаделфия 11 Portrait of "Philadelphia Hannah", Dr. John Fothergill, James Greenleaf
      Национална галерия на изкуствата, УокшънтънНационална галерия на изкуствата Уокшънтън 33 George Washington (8), George Washington (The Vaughan Portrait), John Adams
      Национална портретна галерия, ЛондонНационална портретна галерия Лондон 12 George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait), Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait)
      Национална Портретна Галерия, ВашингтонНационална Портретна Галерия Вашингтон 7 Fisher Ames, John Jay, Margaret Spear Smith
      Национална Тръст, ПлимутНационална Тръст Плимут 6 Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole (1757–1830), Bt, Thomas Robinson (1738–1786), 2nd Baron Grantham, Admiral the Honourable Samuel Barrington (1729–1800)
      Музей на изкуствата във Бостън, БостънМузей на изкуствата във Бостън Бостън 47 George Washington, Josiah Quincy, John Park

      Жилбер Стьюарт's best-loved canvas of each decade

      1. 1770s
        Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773) на Жилбер Стьюарт
        8 of 100

        Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua

        Възраст 15 – 24 · Детройтският институт за изкуства

        This captivating portrait, dating from 1773, offers an intimate window into the social graces and evolving portraiture tastes of late eighteenth-century America. Gilbert Stuart, a master chronicler of…

      2. 1780s
        Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole (1757–1830), Bt (1786) на Жилбер Стьюарт
        Ranked 6 of 100

        Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole (1757–1830), Bt

        Възраст 25 – 34 · Национална Тръст

        To stand before this portrait is to step directly into the refined drawing rooms and grand halls of late eighteenth-century England. Gilbert Stuart, the master chronicler of American…

      3. 1790s
        George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796) на Жилбер Стьюарт
        1 of 100

        George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)

        Възраст 35 – 44 · Национална портретна галерия

        To gaze upon Gilbert Stuart's depiction of George Washington is not merely to observe a likeness; it is to encounter the very spirit of an era, the embodiment…

      4. 1800s
        George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781 (1800) на Жилбер Стьюарт
        Ranked 4 of 100

        George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781

        Възраст 45 – 54 · Художествена галерия на Йейлския университет

        A formal Neoclassical portrait captures George Washington in a three-quarter view bust composition. He faces the viewer's left, though his gaze remains directed forward. The palette relies on…

      5. 1810s
        Henry Rice (1815) на Жилбер Стьюарт
        11 of 100

        Henry Rice

        Възраст 55 – 64 · Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата

        In the quiet, commanding presence of Gilbert Stuart’s 1815 portrait, Henry Rice, one finds much more than a mere historical record; it is an intimate window into the…

      6. 1820s
        George Washington (8) (1820) на Жилбер Стьюарт
        2 of 100

        George Washington (8)

        Възраст 65 – 73 · Национална галерия на изкуствата

        In the hallowed halls of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, there resides a window into the very soul of early American identity. George Washington…

      About Жилбер Стьюарт's canvases: your questions answered

      What is the best-known painting by Жилбер Стьюарт?Read the answer

      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796), Национална портретна галерия, Лондон. George Washington (8) (1820) and George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796) follow.

      What age was Жилбер Стьюарт when George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) was painted?Read the answer

      Жилбер Стьюарт, born in 1755, was 41 years old: George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) dates from 1796.

      What are the 10 most famous paintings by Жилбер Стьюарт?Read the answer

      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait), George Washington (8), George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait), George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781, George Washington, Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole (1757–1830), Bt, Thomas Robinson (1738–1786), 2nd Baron Grantham, Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua, George Washington и George Washington. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many works did Жилбер Стьюарт paint in all?Read the answer

      349 works by Жилбер Стьюарт are in our catalogue, dated 1773 to 1827.

      Where can I see Жилбер Стьюарт's most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Mostly in Harvard Art Museums (Кеймбридж), Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (Ню Йорк) и Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Филаделфия); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Жилбер Стьюарт paint the best-loved canvases?Read the answer

      In 1790s, which gave 35 of the 100 works on this page, George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) among them.

      Which are Жилбер Стьюарт's earliest and latest famous canvases?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773); the latest is John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) (1827).

      What did Жилбер Стьюарт paint most often?Read the answer

      Man (34), White cravat (22) и Portrait (21), across the 100 works on this page.

      Which medium did Жилбер Стьюарт paint in most often?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 47 of the 100 works on this page.

      Which movement is Жилбер Стьюарт's painting part of?Read the answer

      Neoclassical style, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which Жилбер Стьюарт canvases hang at the Harvard Art Museums?Read the answer

      The Harvard Art Museums, Кеймбридж holds 10 of the works on this page, among them William Porter Jr. (1788-1818), Fisher Ames (1758-1808) и Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820).

      Can I buy a reproduction of a Жилбер Стьюарт canvas?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Жилбер Стьюарт: a life in paint

      Gilbert Stuart: The Painter of American Icons

      Gilbert Stuart (1755 – 1828) stands as a monumental figure in the annals of American art history, revered for his unparalleled skill in portraiture and his indelible contribution to shaping the visual representation of early America. More than just an artist; he was a chronicler of his time, capturing not only likenesses but also the spirit and character of prominent individuals who defined the nation’s formative years.
      • Early Life & Training: Stuart's artistic journey commenced at a remarkably young age in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, where he was born into a family rooted in Scottish heritage. His father, Gilbert Stuart Sr., established the first snuff mill in Rhode Island—a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and economic ambition during the colonial era.
      • Scottish Influences: Recognizing his burgeoning talent, Stuart embarked on a formative voyage to Scotland around 1771, immersing himself in the tutelage of Cosmo Alexander. This exposure to European artistic traditions proved crucial for honing his technique and cultivating an understanding of compositional principles that would underpin his future masterpieces.
      • London & Benjamin West: Further refining his craft in London from 1775 to 1780, Stuart benefited immensely from the mentorship of Benjamin West—a celebrated American painter residing in England. West’s influence instilled in Stuart a profound appreciation for realism and dramatic lighting, shaping his artistic sensibilities.

      A Career Marked by Revolution & Resilience

      The American Revolution profoundly impacted Stuart's life trajectory, compelling him to relocate to England in 1775. Despite facing considerable challenges—including financial difficulties stemming from debts—he persevered, securing commissions and establishing a studio that would become his artistic home for decades.
      • Early Success: Stuart’s reputation soared swiftly with “The Skater” (1782), a captivating portrait that immediately cemented his position as one of the era's foremost artists. This work exemplifies Stuart’s signature style—characterized by meticulous detail and an evocative use of light to convey emotion.
      • The Washington Portrait: Undoubtedly Stuart’s most iconic achievement is the unfinished portrait of George Washington, begun in 1796. Known universally as “The Athenaeum Portrait,” this monumental undertaking became a symbol of American identity—appearing on U.S. currency and postage stamps for over a century.

      Neoclassical Style & Psychological Depth

      Stuart’s artistic style adhered rigorously to the precepts of Neoclassicism, a movement that championed classical forms and ideals as responses to the excesses of Rococo art. He prioritized capturing not merely physical likeness but also psychological nuance—analyzing his subjects' expressions and gestures to convey their inner character.
      • Technique: Stuart’s mastery lay in his meticulous attention to detail, utilizing oil paints with remarkable precision to achieve astonishing realism. He skillfully employed chiaroscuro—the dramatic interplay of light and shadow—to heighten the emotional impact of his portraits.
      • Subject Matter: Stuart's prolific output encompassed portraits of an impressive array of figures—including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and numerous members of the Federalist elite. His canvases offer invaluable insights into the lives and appearances of influential individuals who shaped the course of American history.

      Legacy & Enduring Influence

      Gilbert Stuart’s legacy extends far beyond his artistic accomplishments; he established a distinctive American style of portraiture that blended European techniques with uniquely American sensibilities. His portraits continue to captivate audiences today, residing in prominent museums across the United States and Europe—a testament to his enduring genius and his profound contribution to the visual culture of America.

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