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      Gilbert Stuart, 1755 – 1828

      The 100 Most Famous Gilbert Stuart Paintings, Ranked

      The best-loved painting by Gilbert Stuart is George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796), which hangs in the National Portrait Gallery, London. 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 Gilbert Stuart: here are the 100 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.

      Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.

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      Gilbert Stuart · 1755 – 1828
      Født · død
      1755 – 1828, North Kingstown
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      Neoclassical style
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      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796)
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      Top 10 Gilbert Stuart paintings: the canvases everyone knows

      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796) af Gilbert Stuart
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      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)

      1796 · Painting · National Portrait Gallery, London

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
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      George Washington (8)

      1820 · Oil On Panel · National Gallery of Art, Washington

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

      1800 · Oil On Canvas · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
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      George Washington

      1798 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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

      1786 · Oil On Canvas · National Trust, Plymouth

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

      1785 · Oil On Canvas · National Trust, Plymouth

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
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      Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua

      1773 · Oil On Canvas · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
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      George Washington

      1795 · Oil · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
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      George Washington

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

      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…

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      Henry Rice (1815) af Gilbert Stuart
      #11

      Henry Rice

      1815 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      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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      George Washington (1795) af Gilbert Stuart
      #15

      George Washington

      1795 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #16

      Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles

      1798 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #17

      George Washington

      1796 · Museum of Fine Arts

      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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      Josiah Quincy (1824) af Gilbert Stuart
      #20

      Josiah Quincy

      1824 · Museum of Fine Arts

      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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      John Adams (1800) af Gilbert Stuart
      #23

      John Adams

      1800 · National Gallery of Art

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #31

      Sir John Dick

      1783 · National Gallery of Art

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #33

      Portrait of William Gray

      1800 · Peabody Essex Museum

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #35

      Fisher Ames

      1807 · National Portrait Gallery

      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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      John Jay (1784) af Gilbert Stuart
      #43

      John Jay

      1784 · National Portrait Gallery

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #47

      Margaret Spear Smith

      1800 · National Portrait Gallery

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #48

      Portrait of Yevgenya Dashkova

      1812 · Hermitage Museum

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #50

      Mrs. John Ashley

      1798 · Dallas Museum of Art

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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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      Edward Everett (1794-1865) (1820) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #54

      Samuel Smith

      1800 · National Portrait Gallery

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #60

      John Ashley, Esq.

      1798 · Dallas Museum of Art

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #63

      Washington Allston

      1818 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #64

      Portrait of Rufus King

      1819 · National Portrait Gallery

      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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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) af Gilbert Stuart
      #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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      Gilbert Stuart's canvases, period by period

      What Gilbert Stuart painted most

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

      Where Gilbert Stuart's canvases hang

      De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

      Museum By Værker af Gilbert Stuart Malerier fra denne liste
      Harvard Art Museums, CambridgeHarvard Art Museums Cambridge 15 William Porter Jr. (1788-1818), Fisher Ames (1758-1808), Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820)
      Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 26 George Washington, George Washington, Henry Rice
      Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia 11 Portrait of "Philadelphia Hannah", Dr. John Fothergill, James Greenleaf
      National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 33 George Washington (8), George Washington (The Vaughan Portrait), John Adams
      National Portrait Gallery, LondonNational Portrait Gallery London 12 George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait), Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait)
      National Portrait Gallery, WashingtonNational Portrait Gallery Washington 7 Fisher Ames, John Jay, Margaret Spear Smith
      National Trust, PlymouthNational Trust Plymouth 6 Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole (1757–1830), Bt, Thomas Robinson (1738–1786), 2nd Baron Grantham, Admiral the Honourable Samuel Barrington (1729–1800)
      Museum of Fine Arts, BostonMuseum of Fine Arts Boston 47 George Washington, Josiah Quincy, John Park

      Gilbert Stuart's best-loved canvas of each decade

      1. 1770s
        Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773) af Gilbert Stuart
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        Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua

        Alder 15 – 24 · Detroit Institute of Arts

        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) af Gilbert Stuart
        Ranked 6 of 100

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

        Alder 25 – 34 · National Trust

        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) af Gilbert Stuart
        1 of 100

        George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)

        Alder 35 – 44 · National Portrait Gallery

        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) af Gilbert Stuart
        Ranked 4 of 100

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

        Alder 45 – 54 · Yale University Art Gallery

        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) af Gilbert Stuart
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        Henry Rice

        Alder 55 – 64 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

        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) af Gilbert Stuart
        2 of 100

        George Washington (8)

        Alder 65 – 73 · National Gallery of Art

        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 Gilbert Stuart's canvases: your questions answered

      What is the best-known painting by Gilbert Stuart?Read the answer

      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796), National Portrait Gallery, London. George Washington (8) (1820) and George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796) follow.

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

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

      What are the 10 most famous paintings by Gilbert Stuart?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 og George Washington. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many works did Gilbert Stuart paint in all?Read the answer

      349 works by Gilbert Stuart are in our catalogue, dated 1773 to 1827.

      Where can I see Gilbert Stuart's most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Mostly in Harvard Art Museums (Cambridge), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) og Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Gilbert Stuart 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 Gilbert Stuart'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 Gilbert Stuart paint most often?Read the answer

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

      Which medium did Gilbert Stuart paint in most often?Read the answer

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

      Which movement is Gilbert Stuart's painting part of?Read the answer

      Neoclassical style, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which Gilbert Stuart canvases hang at the Harvard Art Museums?Read the answer

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

      Can I buy a reproduction of a Gilbert Stuart 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.

      Gilbert Stuart: a life in paint

      Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828): America’s Foremost Portraitist

      Gilbert Charles Stuart (født Stewart) (December 3, 1755 – July 9, 1828) var en amerikansk maler fra Rhode Island. Han anses generelt for at være Amerika's førende portrætfarver af det 18. århundrede og efterlod sig et betydeligt kunstnerisk arv, der fortsætter med at fascinere kunsthistorikere og publikum i dag. Stuart var en kompleks figur, kendt både for sin tekniske dygtighed og sit temperament – egenskaber, der ofte beskrives som både geni og selvdestruktivitet. Hans arbejde repræsenteres nu i nogle af verdens største kunstmuseer, hvilket vidner om hans varige betydning inden for amerikansk kunsthistorie.
      • Tidlig Liv og Uddannelse
      • Kunstnerisk Karriere og Store Arbejder
      • Påvirkninger og Udvikling
      • Historisk Betydning og Eftermæle

      Tidlig Liv og Uddannelse

      Gilbert Stuart blev født i Saunderstown, Rhode Island, den 3. december 1755, søn af Gilbert Stewart, en skotsk immigrant der etablerede den første snapsmølle på Rhode Island. Familien flyttede senere til Newport, hvor Stuart fik sin kunstneriske uddannelse under Cosmo Alexander, en ung skuespiller og kunstner fra Edinburgh. Efter Alexanders død i 1775 fortsatte Stuart sin træning i London med Benjamin West, en fremtrædende amerikansk maler der boede i England, hvilket var afgørende for at udvikle hans kunstneriske stil og opnå anerkendelse inden for Royal Academy. Tidligt viste Stuart talent for tegning og illustration, hvilket blev dokumenteret af hans første kendte værk, "Dr. Hunter's Spaniels," udført allerede som 14-årig – et billede der straks demonstrerede hans evne til at fange essensen af sit subjekt og udtrykke dets karakter. Denne tidlige interesse for kunst satte scenen for en produktiv karriere præget af både teknisk finesse og psykologisk indsigt.

      Kunstnerisk Karriere og Store Arbejder

      Stuart mødes med udfordringer under den amerikanske revolution, hvilket førte til hans udvandring til England i 1775. Han fik tidlig succes med "The Skater" (1782), et portræt der hurtigt etablerede hans ry som en talentfuld kunstner og blev rost af kritikere og offentlighed. Stuart’s mest ikoniske værk er det ufærdige portræt af George Washington, kendt som Athenaeum Portrait (begun i 1796). Dette billede har gennemgået flere revisioner og kopier og er blevet brugt til at illustrere amerikansk kunsthistorie og kultur. Stuart producerede omkring 1.000 portrætter af prominente personer, inklusive de første seks præsidenter – en imponerende liste over kunstneriske præstationer der dokumenterer hans betydelige rolle i at forme den amerikanske historie og kultur. Hans stil var karakteriseret af en neoclassisk tilgang, hvor han søgte inspiration fra klassiske former og idealer og anvendte teknikker som blev udviklet af europæiske kunstnere for at skabe billeder der både var realistiske og psykologisk dybe. Stuart’s fokus lå på at fange ikke blot et fysisk udtryk, men også subjektets karakter og personlighed – en ambition der gjorde hans værker til unikke dokumenter om deres tid og deres personer.

      Påvirkninger og Udvikling

      Stuart fik tidlig træning under Cosmo Alexander, hvor han lærte vigtige teknikker og kompositoriske principper. Benjamin West havde en betydelig indflydelse på Stuart’s kunstneriske forståelse og udvikling, hvilket førte til et samarbejde om flere projekter og udvidede Stuart’s kunstneriske horisonter. Stuart var selv meget opmærksom på sine omgivelser og interaktioner med hans kunder og subjekt – egenskaber der bidrog til den psykologiske dybde og realismen i hans portrætter. Han søgte konstant nye måder at udtrykke sig kreativt og udviklede sin kunstneriske stil gennem årenes løb, hvilket førte til nogle af de mest ikoniske og eftertragtede billeder fra det 18. århundrede. Stuart’s arbejde blev præget af både teknisk perfektionisme og en dyb forståelse for menneskelig psykologi – kvaliteter der gjorde hans kunstværker til unikke dokumenter om deres tid og deres personer.

      Historisk Betydning og Eftermæle

      Gilbert Stuart er betragtet som en af Amerika’s mest fremstående portrætfarvere og spillede en vigtig rolle i at dokumentere de tidlige år af USA. Athenaeum Portrait af George Washington har gennemgået flere revisioner og kopier og er blevet brugt til at illustrere amerikansk kunsthistorie og kultur. Dette billede er blevet ikonisk og repræsenteres på U.S.-dollar sedler og forskellige postkort – hvilket vidner om Stuart’s betydning for amerikansk kultur og identitet. Hans værker er repræsenteret i nogle af verdens største kunstmuseer, hvilket sikrer hans eftermæle og hans kunstværkers fortsatte værdighed for kommende generationer. Stuart etablerede en distinkt amerikansk stil indenfor portrætfarveri der blandede europæiske teknikker med unikke amerikanske følelser – en stil der fortsat inspirerer kunstnere og forskere i dag.

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