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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.

      Rankade efter vår popularitetspoäng, som kombinerar sökningar, besök och beställningar för varje verk. Uppdaterad 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.

      Porträtt av Gilbert Stuart
      Gilbert Stuart · 1755 – 1828
      Född · död
      1755 – 1828, North Kingstown
      Rörelse
      Neoclassical style
      Verk i vår katalog
      349
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      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796)
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      Harvard Art Museums

      Top 10 Gilbert Stuart paintings: the canvases everyone knows

      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796) av Gilbert Stuart
      1

      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…

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      George Washington (8) (1820) av Gilbert Stuart
      2

      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…

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      George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796) av Gilbert Stuart
      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…

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      George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781 (1800) av Gilbert Stuart
      4

      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…

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      George Washington (1798) av 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…

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      Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole (1757–1830), Bt (1786) av Gilbert Stuart
      6

      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…

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      Thomas Robinson (1738–1786), 2nd Baron Grantham (1785) av 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…

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      Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773) av 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…

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      George Washington (1795) av Gilbert Stuart
      9

      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…

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      George Washington (1796) av Gilbert Stuart
      10

      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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      More Gilbert Stuart canvases, 11 to 100

      Henry Rice (1815) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av Gilbert Stuart
      #48

      Portrait of Yevgenya Dashkova

      1812 · Ermitaget

      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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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) av 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

      Early Period

      1780 – 1785 · 3 verk i denna lista
      Sir John Dick (1783), Gilbert Stuart #31 Sir John Dick 1783 · National Gallery of Art Portrait of Henry Lambert (1738-1813) (1780), Gilbert Stuart #42 Portrait of Henry Lambert (1738-1813) 1780 · Minneapolis Institute of Art John Parker, Viscount Boringdon, 1st Earl of Morley (1772-1840), as a boy (1785), Gilbert Stuart #49 John Parker, Viscount Boringdon, 1st Earl of Morley (1772-1840), as a boy 1785 · Saltram House

      Mature Period

      1773 – 1827 · 64 verk i denna lista
      George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796), Gilbert Stuart #1 George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) 1796 · National Portrait Gallery George Washington (8) (1820), Gilbert Stuart #2 George Washington (8) 1820 · National Gallery of Art George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796), Gilbert Stuart #3 George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) 1796 George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781 (1800), Gilbert Stuart #4 George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781 1800 · Yale University Art Gallery George Washington (1798), Gilbert Stuart #5 George Washington 1798 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      Late Period

      1817 – 1826 · 3 verk i denna lista
      Col. Israel Thorndike (1755-1832) (1817), Gilbert Stuart #37 Col. Israel Thorndike (1755-1832) 1817 · Harvard Art Museums John Adams (1826), Gilbert Stuart #58 John Adams 1826 · Smithsonian American Art Museum Portrait of Rufus King (1819), Gilbert Stuart #64 Portrait of Rufus King 1819 · National Portrait Gallery

      What Gilbert Stuart painted most

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

      Man 34 verk

      George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796), Gilbert Stuart #3 George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) 1796 George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781 (1800), Gilbert Stuart #4 George Washington (1732-1799), LL.D. 1781 1800 · Yale University Art Gallery George Washington (1798), Gilbert Stuart #5 George Washington 1798 · Metropolitan Museum of Art William Porter Jr. (1788-1818) (1807), Gilbert Stuart #25 William Porter Jr. (1788-1818) 1807 · Harvard Art Museums

      White cravat 22 verk

      Portrait of Judge Daniel Cony of Maine (1752-1842) (1815), Gilbert Stuart #26 Portrait of Judge Daniel Cony of Maine (1752-1842) 1815 · Minneapolis Institute of Art Fisher Ames (1758-1808) (1810), Gilbert Stuart #27 Fisher Ames (1758-1808) 1810 · Harvard Art Museums The Hon. Frederick Robinson (1746-1792) (1785), Gilbert Stuart #29 The Hon. Frederick Robinson (1746-1792) 1785 · Saltram House Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester (1756-1826) (1785), Gilbert Stuart #30 Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester (1756-1826) 1785 · Saltram House

      Portrait 21 verk

      George Washington (8) (1820), Gilbert Stuart #2 George Washington (8) 1820 · National Gallery of Art George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796), Gilbert Stuart #14 George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) 1796 George Washington (1795), Gilbert Stuart #15 George Washington 1795 · Metropolitan Museum of Art Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles (1798), Gilbert Stuart #16 Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles 1798 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      Dark background 20 verk

      Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820) (1813), Gilbert Stuart #32 Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820) 1813 · Harvard Art Museums Fisher Ames (1807), Gilbert Stuart #35 Fisher Ames 1807 · National Portrait Gallery Susannah Powell Mason (Mrs. Jonathan Mason) (1803), Gilbert Stuart #36 Susannah Powell Mason (Mrs. Jonathan Mason) 1803 · Harvard Art Museums Col. Israel Thorndike (1755-1832) (1817), Gilbert Stuart #37 Col. Israel Thorndike (1755-1832) 1817 · Harvard Art Museums

      Where Gilbert Stuart's canvases hang

      De 8 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.

      Museum Stad Verk av Gilbert Stuart Målningar från denna lista
      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, Washington, D.C.National Portrait Gallery Washington, D.C. 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) av Gilbert Stuart
        8 of 100

        Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua

        Ålder 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) av Gilbert Stuart
        Ranked 6 of 100

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

        Ålder 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) av Gilbert Stuart
        1 of 100

        George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)

        Ålder 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) av Gilbert Stuart
        Ranked 4 of 100

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

        Ålder 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) av Gilbert Stuart
        11 of 100

        Henry Rice

        Ålder 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) av Gilbert Stuart
        2 of 100

        George Washington (8)

        Ålder 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 och 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) och 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) och 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) och 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: Ett liv i porträttkonst

      • Född: 3 december 1755, Saunderstown, Rhode Island
      • Död: 9 juli 1828, Boston, Massachusetts
      • Nationalitet: Amerikansk
      • Konststil: Neoklassicism
      • Känd för: Porträttmåleri, särskilt porträtt av framstående gestalter i den tidiga amerikanska historien.

      Tidigt liv och utbildning

      • Gilbert Stuart föddes in i en familj med skotska rötter; hans far, även han vid namn Gilbert, var en uppfinnare som grundade den första snuskvarnen i Rhode Island.
      • Hans konstnärliga talang framträdde redan i ung ålder och han uppvisade stor skicklighet redan som barn.
      • Vid 14 års ålder målade han "Dr. Hunter's Spaniels", vilket visade på tidiga lovande anor.
      • Han reste till Skottland omkring 1771 för att studera under Cosmo Alexander, men återvände efter Alexanders död 1775.
      • Vidare utbildning ägde rum i London hos Benjamin West, en framstående amerikansk målare bosatt i England, från 1775 till 1780. Denna period var avgörande för utvecklingen av hans konstnärliga stil och för att vinna erkännande inom Royal Academy.

      Konstnärlig karriär och stora verk

      • Stuarts karriär mötte utmaningar under den amerikanska revolutionen, vilket tvingade honom att flytta till England 1775.
      • Han nådde tidig framgång med "The Skater" (1782), ett porträtt som etablerade hans rykte.
      • Hans mest kända verk är det oavslutade porträttet av George Washington, känt som Athenaeum-porträttet (påbörjat 1796). Denna bild har blivit ikonisk och förekommer på amerikanska sedlar och frimärken. Stuart producerade ett flertal kopior av detta porträtt för mecenater över hela Amerika och Europa.
      • Han målade porträtt av flera andra framstående personer, inklusive John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison och många medlemmar av den federalistiska eliten.
      • Stuarts stil kännetecknades av ett neoklassiskt tillvägagångssätt, med betoning på realism och förmågan att fånga sina motivs likhet och karaktär. Han använde ofta en dramatisk användning av ljus och skugga för att förstärka porträttens genomslagskraft.

      Inflytande och utveckling

      • Cosmo Alexander gav den tidiga träningen i teknik och komposition.
      • Benjamin Wests inflytande var betydande och formade Stuarts förståelse för porträttkonst och konstnärliga principer.
      • Den neoklassiska rörelsen, med sitt fokus på klassiska former och ideal, påverkade hans stil djupt.
      • Stuarts egna observationer och interaktioner med sina motiv bidrog till den psykologiska djupet och realismen i hans porträtt. Han strävade efter att fånga inte bara en likhet, utan även karaktären och personligheten hos dem han målade.

      Historisk betydelse och arv

      • Gilbert Stuart betraktas som en av Amerikas främsta porträttmålare och spelade en avgörande roll i att dokumentera USA:s tidiga år.
      • Athenaeum-porträttet av George Washington har blivit en bestående symbol för amerikansk identitet och ledarskap.
      • Hans porträtt ger värdefulla historiska inblickar i livet och utseendet hos framstående personer från det sena 1700-talet och tidiga 1800-talet.
      • Stuarts verk finns representerade på stora museer över hela USA och Europa, vilket säkerställer att hans arv fortsätter att uppskattas av kommande generationer.
      • Han etablerade en distinkt amerikansk porträttstil som blandade europeiska tekniker med unikt amerikanska känslor.

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