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      Gilbertas Stuartas, 1755 – 1828

      The 100 Most Famous Gilbertas Stuartas Paintings, Ranked

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

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      Gilbertas Stuartas · 1755 – 1828
      Gedė · mirė
      1755 – 1828, Sonderstaunas
      Judėjimas
      Neoclassicism
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      Top 10 Gilbertas Stuartas paintings: the canvases everyone knows

      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)

      1796 · Painting · National Portrait Gallery, Londras

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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      George Washington (8)

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

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

      1800 · Oil On Canvas · Yale University Art Gallery, Niū Hevenas

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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      George Washington

      1798 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitano meno muziejus, Niujorkas

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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      Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua

      1773 · Oil On Canvas · Detroito meno institutas, Detroitas

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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      George Washington

      1795 · Oil · Metropolitano meno muziejus, Niujorkas

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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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…

      More Gilbertas Stuartas canvases, 11 to 100

      Henry Rice (1815) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #11

      Henry Rice

      1815 · Metropolitano meno muziejus

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #15

      George Washington

      1795 · Metropolitano meno muziejus

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #16

      Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles

      1798 · Metropolitano meno muziejus

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #35

      Fisher Ames

      1807 · Nacionalinė portretų galerija

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #43

      John Jay

      1784 · Nacionalinė portretų galerija

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #47

      Margaret Spear Smith

      1800 · Nacionalinė portretų galerija

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #48

      Portrait of Yevgenya Dashkova

      1812 · Ermitažas

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #50

      Mrs. John Ashley

      1798 · Dalaso meno muziejus

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #54

      Samuel Smith

      1800 · Nacionalinė portretų galerija

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #60

      John Ashley, Esq.

      1798 · Dalaso meno muziejus

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #62

      Henry Nicols

      1810 · Carnegie meno muziejus

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #63

      Washington Allston

      1818 · Metropolitano meno muziejus

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #64

      Portrait of Rufus King

      1819 · Nacionalinė portretų galerija

      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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
      #94

      Dr. William Aspinwall

      1815 · Nelson-Atkins meno muziejus

      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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      Gilbertas Stuartas's canvases, period by period

      What Gilbertas Stuartas painted most

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

      Where Gilbertas Stuartas's canvases hang

      8 muziejai, kuriuose saugoma daugiausia šioje pusėje esamų paveikslų.

      Muzejaus Miestas Gilbertas Stuartas darbai Šiojo sąrašo paveikslai
      Harvard Art Museums, KembrižasHarvard Art Museums Kembrižas 15 William Porter Jr. (1788-1818), Fisher Ames (1758-1808), Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820)
      Metropolitano meno muziejus, NiujorkasMetropolitano meno muziejus Niujorkas 26 George Washington, George Washington, Henry Rice
      Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, FiladelfijaPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Filadelfija 11 Portrait of "Philadelphia Hannah", Dr. John Fothergill, James Greenleaf
      National Gallery of Art, VašingtonasNational Gallery of Art Vašingtonas 33 George Washington (8), George Washington (The Vaughan Portrait), John Adams
      National Portrait Gallery, LondrasNational Portrait Gallery Londras 12 George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait), Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait)
      Nacionalinė portretų galerija, VašingtonasNacionalinė portretų galerija Vašingtonas 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, BostonasMuseum of Fine Arts Bostonas 47 George Washington, Josiah Quincy, John Park

      Gilbertas Stuartas's best-loved canvas of each decade

      1. 1770s
        Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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        Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua

        Amžius 15 – 24 · Detroito meno institutas

        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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
        Ranked 6 of 100

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

        Amžius 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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
        1 of 100

        George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)

        Amžius 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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
        Ranked 4 of 100

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

        Amžius 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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
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        Henry Rice

        Amžius 55 – 64 · Metropolitano meno muziejus

        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) aut. Gilbertas Stuartas
        2 of 100

        George Washington (8)

        Amžius 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 Gilbertas Stuartas's canvases: your questions answered

      What is the best-known painting by Gilbertas Stuartas?Read the answer

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

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

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

      What are the 10 most famous paintings by Gilbertas Stuartas?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 ir George Washington. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many works did Gilbertas Stuartas paint in all?Read the answer

      349 works by Gilbertas Stuartas are in our catalogue, dated 1773 to 1827.

      Where can I see Gilbertas Stuartas's most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Mostly in Harvard Art Museums (Kembrižas), Metropolitano meno muziejus (Niujorkas) ir Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Filadelfija); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Gilbertas Stuartas 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 Gilbertas Stuartas'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 Gilbertas Stuartas paint most often?Read the answer

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

      Which medium did Gilbertas Stuartas paint in most often?Read the answer

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

      Which movement is Gilbertas Stuartas's painting part of?Read the answer

      Neoclassicism, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which Gilbertas Stuartas canvases hang at the Harvard Art Museums?Read the answer

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

      Can I buy a reproduction of a Gilbertas Stuartas 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.

      Gilbertas Stuartas: a life in paint

      Gilbert Stuart: Gyvenimas portretų pasaulyje

      • Gimė: 1755 m. gruodžio 3 d., Saunderstown, Rode Islandas
      • Mirė: 1828 m. liepos 9 d., Bostonas, Masačusetsas
      • Tautybė: Amerikiečių
      • Kryptis: Neoklasicizmas
      • Žinomas dėl: Portretinės tapybos, ypač iškilmingų asmenų portretų ankstyvosios Amerikos istorijoje.

      Vaikystė ir meninė mokslui

      • Gilbertas Stuartas gimė šeimoje su škotų šakinėmis; jo tėvas, taip pat vadinamas Gilbertu, buvo išradėjas, įrengęs pirmąjį tabako malūną Rode Islande.
      • Jo meninis talentas išsiskleidė labai anksti, demonstruodamas meistriškumą dar vaikystės metais.
      • Savo 14 metų amžiuje jis nufotografavo „Dr. Hunter's Spaniels“, parodydamas itin didelį potencialą.
      • Apie 1771 metus jis išvyko į Škotiją mokytis pas Cosmo Alexander, tačiau grįžo po Alexanderio mirties 1775 metais.
      • Tolesnis mokymasis vyko Londone su Benjamin West, iškilmingu Amerikos paveikslėtoju gyvenančiu Anglijos, nuo 1775 iki 1780 metų. Šis laikotarpis buvo lemiamas jo meninės stiliaus formavimui ir atpažinimo įgijimui Karališkajame akademijoje.

      Meninė karjera ir didieji kūriniai

      • Stuarto karjera išbandyta Amerikos revoliucijos metu, dėl ko 1775 metais jis buvo priverstas persikelti į Angliją.
      • Jis pasiekė ankstyvą sėkmę su paveikslu „Klajzeris“ (1782), portretu, kuris užtvirtino jo reputaciją.
      • Jo garsiausias kūrinys yra nebaigtas George Washington portretas, žinomas kaip „Athenaeum Portrait“ (pradėtas 1796 m.). Šis vaizdas tapo ikoniškas, pasirodydamas JAV valiutos ir pašto ženkluose. Stuartas sukurė daugybę šio portretų kopijų klientams visoje Amerikoje ir Europoje.
      • Jis tapė ir kitų iškilmingų asmenų portretus, įskaitant Johną Adamsą, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison ir daugybę federalistų elitos neldų.
      • Stuarto stilius pasižymėjo neoklasiciniu požiūriu, pabrėžiančiu realizmą bei asmenybės ir išvaizdos tikslumą. Jis dažnai taikydavo dramatišką šviesos ir šešėlio naudojimą, kad sustiprintų portretų poveikį.

      Įtodiniai veiksniai ir tobulėjimas

      • Cosmo Alexander suteikė ankstyvą technikų ir kompozicijos mokymą.
      • Benjamin West įtarmis buvo milžiniška, formuojant Stuarto supratimą apie portretinę tapybą ir menines principus.
      • Neoklasicizmo judėjimas, su jo pabrėžimu klasikinėms formoms ir idealams, stipriai paveikė jo stilių.
      • Paties Stuarto stebėjimai ir sąveika su modeliais prisidėjo prie psichologinio gylio bei realizmo jo portretuose. Jis siekė įamžinti ne tik išvadą, bet ir charakterį bei asmenybę žmonių, kuriuos tapė.

      Istorinė reikšmė ir palikimas

      • Gilbertas Stuartas laikomas vienu svarbiausių Amerikos portretistų, playingy svarbų vaidmenį dokumentuojant pirmąsias Jungtųjų Valstybių metus.
      • George Washington „Athenaeum Portrait“ tapo neįgaliu Amerikos identybės ir lyderystės simboliu.
      • Jo portretai suteikia vertingų istorinių įžvalgų apie XVIII amžiaus pabaigos ir XIX amžiaus pradžios iškilmingų asmenų gyvenimus bei išvaizdą.
      • Stuarto darbai yra pristatyti didelėse muziejuose JAV ir Europoje, užtikrinant, kad jo palikimas būtų vertinamas iš kartos į kartą.
      • Jis sukūrė išskirtinę amerikietiško portretavimo stilių, kuri sujungė europines technikas su unikaliomis amerikietiškomis jautriomis nuotaikomis.

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