Gilbert Stuart, 1755 – 1828

Gilbert Stuarts målningar: De 100 mest kända verken, rankade

Gilbert Stuarts mest kända målning är George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796), i National Portrait Gallery, London. Tillsammans med George Washington (8) (1820) och George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796) utgör de de tre verk som alla känner igen. Vår katalog listar 349 verk av Gilbert Stuart; de 100 nedan är de som världen betraktar mest, var och ett med sitt årtal, museet som förvarar det och varför det är betydelsefullt.

Rankade efter vår popularitetspoäng, som kombinerar sökningar, besök och beställningar för varje verk. Uppdaterad oktober 2026. Varje mästerverk på denna sida kan beställas som en handmålad oljereproduktion av museikvalitet eller som ett konsttryck i den storlek du väljer.

Porträtt av Gilbert Stuart
Gilbert Stuart · 1755 – 1828
Född · död
1755 – 1828, North Kingstown
Rörelse
Neoclassical style
Verk i vår katalog
349
Mest kända
George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796)
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De 10 mest kända målningarna av Gilbert Stuart

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

1796 · Painting · National Portrait Gallery, London

To gaze upon Gilbert Stuart's depiction of George Washington is not merely to observe a likeness; it is to encounter the very spirit of an era, the embodiment of nascent American ideals. This portrait, painted in 1796, transcends simple portraiture, becoming instead a monumental testament to leadership and enduring vision. Stuart captured the first President of the United States at a pivotal moment—a man whose quiet dignity belied the immense…

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

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

In the hallowed halls of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, there resides a window into the very soul of early American identity. George Washington (8), an exquisite oil on panel painted by the master Gilbert Stuart in 1820, serves as more than just a likeness; it is a profound encounter with the weight of history. Through Stuart’s masterful hand, we are not merely looking at the…

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

1796 · Oil On Canvas

The Majesty of a Republic: Encountering the Lansdowne Portrait To stand before Gilbert Stuart’s George Washington (The Lansdowne Portrait) is to encounter the very soul of early American identity. Painted in 1796, this masterpiece transcends mere portraiture, serving as a profound visual manifesto of a nascent nation. Stuart, a master of the Neoclassical style, does not merely capture a likeness; he constructs an icon. The composition presents Washington in a…

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

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

A formal Neoclassical portrait captures George Washington in a three-quarter view bust composition. He faces the viewer's left, though his gaze remains directed forward. The palette relies on restrained, somber tones: deep blacks in the clothing and neutral dark browns in the background. This darkness provides a sharp contrast to the bright white of the powdered wig and the cravat. Directional lighting from the upper left creates subtle highlights on…

George Washington (1798) 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…

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

1786 · Oil On Canvas · National Trust, Plymouth

To stand before this portrait is to step directly into the refined drawing rooms and grand halls of late eighteenth-century England. Gilbert Stuart, the master chronicler of American and British elite life, has captured not merely a likeness, but an entire persona—that of Admiral Sir Charles Morice Pole. The subject commands attention with a natural bearing, his posture radiating the quiet authority expected of a man of naval distinction and…

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

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…

George Washington (1795) av Gilbert Stuart
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George Washington

1795 · Oil · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Vision of Command: The Portrait of George Washington George Washington stands before us not merely as a historical figure, but as an enduring symbol of dignity and resolute leadership. In this striking portrait, the first president of the United States is captured with a profound sense of presence that transcends the canvas. Clad in a formal suit featuring a crisp white collar and tie, his countenance is framed by…

George Washington (1796) av Gilbert Stuart
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George Washington

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

To stand before a portrait of George Washington is not merely to observe a likeness; it is to encounter the very embodiment of a nascent nation's spirit. Gilbert Stuart, the master chronicler of America's founding fathers, captured more than just the features of the first President; he immortalized an epoch. This painting, dating from 1796, presents Washington with a dignity that transcends the passing years. The subject is rendered in…

Gilbert Stuart, målningar 11 till 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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Helena Lawrence Holmes Penington (1803) av 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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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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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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Col. Israel Thorndike (1755-1832) (1817) av Gilbert Stuart
#37

Col. Israel Thorndike (1755-1832)

1817 · Harvard Art Museums

A man sits in the quiet gravity of 1817. Col. Israel Thorndike is captured in a three-quarter view, his body angled slightly away while his gaze remains steady.…

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Sarah Shippen Lea (Mrs. Thomas Lea) (1798) av Gilbert Stuart
#38

Sarah Shippen Lea (Mrs. Thomas Lea)

1798 · National Gallery of Art

In this 1798 oil portrait, the subject is captured in a bust-length composition, her gaze directed toward the viewer's left while her eyes meet the observer. She is…

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Samuel King Williams (1785-1874) (1824) av 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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Portrait of Henry Lambert (1738-1813) (1780) av Gilbert Stuart
#42

Portrait of Henry Lambert (1738-1813)

1780 · Minneapolis Institute of Art

In this oil on canvas, we encounter Henry Lambert, a gentleman whose very posture suggests a life of quiet authority. Painted around 1780, the portrait captures him in…

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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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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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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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Mrs. Blades and her Daughter (1781) av 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) 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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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 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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Portrait of George Washington's Cook (1796) av Gilbert Stuart
#61

Portrait of George Washington's Cook

1796 · Thyssen-Bornemisza-museet

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) 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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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 Stuarts målningar per period

De motiv Gilbert Stuart målade mest av

De fyra motiv som förekommer oftast bland dessa mästerverk, med det främsta exemplet på varje.

Var du kan se Gilbert Stuarts målningar

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 Stuarts mest kända målning för varje decennium

  1. 1770s
    Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773) av Gilbert Stuart
    Plats 8 av 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
    #6 av 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
    Plats 1 av 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
    #4 av 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 av 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
    Nr. 2 av 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…

Frågor om Gilbert Stuarts målningar

Vilken är Gilbert Stuarts mest kända målning?Visa svaret

George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) (1796), National Portrait Gallery, London. Därefter följer George Washington (8) (1820) och George Washington (The Landsdowne Portrait) (1796).

Hur gammal var Gilbert Stuart när George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) målades?Visa svaret

41 år gammal: George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait) dateras från 1796 och Gilbert Stuart föddes 1755.

Vilka är de 10 främsta målningarna av Gilbert Stuart?Visa svaret

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. Rankingen ovan visar år och museum för varje verk.

Hur många målningar har Gilbert Stuart skapat?Visa svaret

Vår katalog innehåller 349 verk av Gilbert Stuart, daterade från 1773 till 1827.

Var finns Gilbert Stuarts mest kända målningar?Visa svaret

De flesta av dem finns i Harvard Art Museums (Cambridge), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) och Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia). Tabellen ovan listar museerna ett efter ett.

När målade Gilbert Stuart sina mest kända verk?Visa svaret

Under 1790s: 35 av de 100 verk som finns på denna sida härstammar från den tiden, däribland George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait).

Vilka är Gilbert Stuarts tidigaste och senaste kända målningar?Visa svaret

Det tidigaste på denna sida är Mrs. Aaron Lopez and Her Son Jushua (1773), det senaste John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) (1827).

Vad målade Gilbert Stuart oftast?Visa svaret

Man (34), White cravat (22) och Portrait (21), av totalt 100 verk på denna sida.

Vilket medium använde Gilbert Stuart mest?Visa svaret

Oil On Canvas: 47 av 100 verk på denna sida.

Vilken konstinriktning tillhör Gilbert Stuart?Visa svaret

Neoclassical style, som målningarna på denna sida visar.

Vilka målningar av Gilbert Stuart kan jag se på Harvard Art Museums?Visa svaret

William Porter Jr. (1788-1818), Fisher Ames (1758-1808) och Joseph Coolidge (1747-1820) är bland de 10 verk på denna sida som innehas av Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge.

Kan jag köpa en reproduktion av en Gilbert Stuart-målning?Visa svaret

Ja. Varje målning på denna sida kan beställas som en handmålad oljereproduktion av museikvalitet eller som ett konsttryck i den storlek du väljer, direkt från målningens egen sida.

Om Gilbert Stuart

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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