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          Gilbert Stuart, 1755 – 1828

          Gilbert Stuart Paintings: The 100 Most Famous Works, Ranked

          Gilbert Stuart's most famous painting is George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796), in the National Portrait Gallery, London. With George Washington (8) (1820) and George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796), it completes the three works everyone recognises. Our catalogue lists 349 works by Gilbert Stuart; the 100 below are the ones the world looks at most, each with its year, the museum that holds it and why it matters.

          Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated október 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

          Portrait of Gilbert Stuart
          Gilbert Stuart · 1755 – 1828
          Born · died
          1755 – 1828, North Kingstown
          Movement
          Neoclassical style
          Works in our catalogue
          349
          Most famous
          George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796)
          Most works at
          Harvard Art Museums

          The 10 most famous Gilbert Stuart paintings

          George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796) by 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) by 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) by 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) by 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) by Gilbert Stuart
          5

          George Washington

          1798 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum, 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) by 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) by Gilbert Stuart
          7

          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) by Gilbert Stuart
          8

          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) by Gilbert Stuart
          9

          George Washington

          1795 · Oil · Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum, 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) by 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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          Gilbert Stuart, paintings 11 to 100

          Henry Rice (1815) by Gilbert Stuart
          #11

          Henry Rice

          1815 · Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum

          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) by Gilbert Stuart
          #15

          George Washington

          1795 · Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum

          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) by Gilbert Stuart
          #16

          Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles

          1798 · Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum

          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) by Gilbert Stuart
          #17

          George Washington

          1796 · Művészeti Múzeum, Boston

          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) by Gilbert Stuart
          #20

          Josiah Quincy

          1824 · Művészeti Múzeum, Boston

          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) by 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) by 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) by 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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          Helena Lawrence Holmes Penington (1803) by Gilbert Stuart
          #28

          Helena Lawrence Holmes Penington

          1803

          Gilbert Stuart executed Helena Lawrence Holmes Penington in 1803. This oil painting captures the woman's beauty and elegance through a focused study of her features and presence. The…

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          Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820) (1813) by 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) by 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) by 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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          Samuel King Williams (1785-1874) (1824) by Gilbert Stuart
          #41

          Samuel King Williams (1785-1874)

          1824 · Harvard Art Museums

          This bust-length oil portrait, executed in 1824, presents a formal and dignified depiction of a middle-aged man. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, facing towards the right while…

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          John Jay (1784) by 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) by 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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          Margaret Spear Smith (1800) by 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) by Gilbert Stuart
          #48

          Portrait of Yevgenya Dashkova

          1812 · Hermitaeus-múzeum

          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) by Gilbert Stuart
          #50

          Mrs. John Ashley

          1798 · Dallas Múzeumának a művészetek háza

          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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          Mrs. Blades and her Daughter (1781) by Gilbert Stuart
          #52

          Mrs. Blades and her Daughter

          1781 · Nationalmuseum

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

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          Edward Everett (1794-1865) (1820) by 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) by 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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          John Adams (1826) by 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) by 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) by Gilbert Stuart
          #60

          John Ashley, Esq.

          1798 · Dallas Múzeumának a művészetek háza

          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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          Portrait of George Washington's Cook (1796) by Gilbert Stuart
          #61

          Portrait of George Washington's Cook

          1796 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Múzeum

          The oil on canvas work titled Portrait of George Washington's Cook is attributed to the artist Gilbert Stuart. This portrait, dated 1796, presents a bust-length view of a…

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          Henry Nicols (1810) by 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) by Gilbert Stuart
          #63

          Washington Allston

          1818 · Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum

          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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          Dr. William Aspinwall (1815) by Gilbert Stuart
          #94

          Dr. William Aspinwall

          1815 · Nelson-Atkins Múzeum

          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 paintings by period

          Early Period

          1780 – 1785 · 3 works in this list
          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 works in this list
          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 Művészeti Múzeum

          Late Period

          1817 – 1826 · 3 works in this list
          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

          The subjects Gilbert Stuart painted most

          The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

          Man 34 works

          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 Művészeti Múzeum William Porter Jr. (1788-1818) (1807), Gilbert Stuart #25 William Porter Jr. (1788-1818) 1807 · Harvard Art Museums

          White cravat 22 works

          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 works

          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 Művészeti Múzeum Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles (1798), Gilbert Stuart #16 Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles 1798 · Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum

          Dark background 20 works

          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 to see Gilbert Stuart's paintings

          The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

          Museum City Works by Gilbert Stuart Paintings from this list
          Harvard Art Museums, CambridgeHarvard Art Museums Cambridge 15 William Porter Jr. (1788-1818), Fisher Ames (1758-1808), Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820)
          Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum, New YorkMetropolitan Művészeti Múzeum 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)
          Művészeti Múzeum, Boston, BostonMűvészeti Múzeum, Boston Boston 47 George Washington, Josiah Quincy, John Park

          Gilbert Stuart's most famous painting of each decade

          1. 1770s
            Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773) by Gilbert Stuart
            Rank 8 / 100

            Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua

            Age 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) by Gilbert Stuart
            #6 of 100

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

            Age 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) by Gilbert Stuart
            Rank 1 / 100

            George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)

            Age 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) by Gilbert Stuart
            #4 of 100

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

            Age 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) by Gilbert Stuart
            #11 of 100

            Henry Rice

            Age 55 – 64 · Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum

            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) by Gilbert Stuart
            No. 2 of 100

            George Washington (8)

            Age 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…

          Questions about Gilbert Stuart's paintings

          What is Gilbert Stuart's most famous painting?Show the answer

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

          How old was Gilbert Stuart when George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) was painted?Show the answer

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

          What are the top 10 paintings by Gilbert Stuart?Show 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 and George Washington. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

          How many paintings did Gilbert Stuart make?Show the answer

          Our catalogue lists 349 works by Gilbert Stuart, dated from 1773 to 1827.

          Where are Gilbert Stuart's most famous paintings?Show the answer

          Most of them are in Harvard Art Museums (Cambridge), Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum (New York) and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia). The table above lists the museums one by one.

          When did Gilbert Stuart paint the most famous works?Show the answer

          In 1790s: 35 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait).

          What are Gilbert Stuart's earliest and latest famous paintings?Show the answer

          The earliest on this page is Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773), the latest John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) (1827).

          What did Gilbert Stuart paint most often?Show the answer

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

          What medium did Gilbert Stuart use most?Show the answer

          Oil On Canvas: 47 of the 100 works on this page.

          Which art movement does Gilbert Stuart belong to?Show the answer

          Neoclassical style, as the paintings on this page show.

          Which Gilbert Stuart paintings can I see at the Harvard Art Museums?Show the answer

          William Porter Jr. (1788-1818), Fisher Ames (1758-1808) and Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820) are among the 10 works on this page held by the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge.

          Can I buy a reproduction of a Gilbert Stuart painting?Show the answer

          Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

          About Gilbert Stuart

          Gilbert Stuart: Életművészet a portréban

          • Született: 1755. december 3., Saunderstown, Rhode Island
          • Hunyt el: 1828. július 9., Boston, Massachusetts
          • Nemzetiség: amerikai
          • Művészeti irányzat: Neoklasszicizmus
          • Repertoárja: Portréfestészet, különösen az amerikai történelem meghatározó alakjainak ábrázolása.

          Korai évek és a művész dàngút kialakulása

          • Gilbert Stuart skót gyökerekkel rendelkező családba született; édesapja, szintén Gilbert nevű feltaláló, Rhode Island első dobozgyárát (snuff mill) alapította.
          • Művészi tehetsége már gyermekkorában is érezhető volt, korai alkotásaiban már láttán a mesteri készség jelei.
          • 14 éves korában megalkotta a „Dr. Hunter’s Spaniels” című művét, amely már akkor nagy ígéretet mutatott.
          • 1771 körül Skótországba utazott, hogy Cosmo Alexander mester alatt tanuljon, de 1775-ben, Alexander halála után visszatért.
          • A további képzését Londonban folytatta 1775 és 1780 között Benjamin West, az Angliában élő neves amerikai festő mellett. Ez az időszak volt a legmeghatározóbb művészi stílusának kialakulásához és a Royal Academy elismerésének megszerzéséhez.

          Művészkarrier és legfontosabb alkotások

          • Stuart pályafutása nehézségekbe került az amerikai forradalom idején, ami arra késztette, hogy 1775-ben Angliába költözjön.
          • Korai sikere „A korcsolyázó” (The Skater, 1782) című portréjával érte el, amely alapozta meg hírnevét.
          • Legismertebb alkotása George Washington befejezetlen portréja, az úgynevezett Athenaeum-portré (amelynek munkálatait 1796-ban kezdte). Ez a kép vált ikonikussá, megjelenve az amerikai bankszellámokon és postai bélyegeken is. Stuart számos másolatot készített erről a portréból különböző megrendelőknak Amerikában és Európában egyaránt.
          • Portréja készült számos más meghatározó alakról, köztük John Adamsról, Thomas Jeffersonról, James Madisonról és a federalista elit számos tagjáról is.
          • Stuart stílusát a neoklasszikus megközelítés jellemezte, amely a realizus ábrázolásra, valamint alanyai hasonúságának és karakterének megörökítésére összpontosított. Gyakran alkalmazott a fény és az árnyék drámai használatát is, hogy fokozza portréinak hatáskraft.

          Hatások és fejlődés

          • Cosmo Alexander biztosította a technikai alapok és a kompozíció tanulmányának korai szakaszát.
          • Benjamin West befolyása jelentős volt, alakítva Stuart portréfestészeti felfogását és művészi elveit.
          • A neoklasszikus mozgalom klasszikus formáira és ideálaira való hangsúlyozása mély hatást gyakorolt stílusára.
          • Stuart saját megfigyelései és az alanyaijal folytatott interakciók hozzájárultak portréinak pszichológiai mélységéhez és realizusához. Célja nem csupán a hasonúság megörökítése volt, hanem az ábrázolt személyek karakterének és személyiségének kitárásával is rajta.

          Történelmi jelentőség és örökség

          • Gilbert Stuart az egyik legkiemelkedőbb amerikai portréfestőnek tekinthető, döntő szerepet járt az Egyesült Államok korai éveinek dokumentálásában.
          • George Washington Athenaeum-portréja az amerikai identitás és vezetés tartós szimbólumává vált.
          • Portréjai értékes történelmi betekintést nyújtanak a 18. század végi és a 19. század eleji meghatározó alakok életébe és megjelenésébe.
          • Stuart munkái az Egyesült Államok és Európa jelentős múzeumai számára is díszteltek, biztosítva, hogy öröksége generációkon át hargult maradjon.
          • Létrehozott egy egyedi amerikai portréfestési stílust, amely az európai technikákat ötvözte az egyedülálló amerikai érzékiséggel.

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