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Gilbert Stuart

1755 – 1828

Gilbert Stuart
Early Modern
Early Modern

Gilbert Stuart

Born 1755 Died 1828 Works span 1769–1827

Gilbert Stuart: A Life in Portraiture Born: December 3, 1755, Saunderstown, Rhode Island Died: July 9, 1828, Boston, Massachusetts Nationality: American Movement: Neoclassicism Known for: Portraiture, particularly portraits of prominent figures in early American history. Early Life and Training Gilbert Stuart was born into a family with Scottish roots; his father, also named Gilbert, was an inventor who established…

143
dated works
27
chapters
1769
first work
1827
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Gilbert Stuart's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Gilbert Stuart's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.