Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828), Portrait of a Young Woman, about 1802-1804, oil on canvas, 29 x 24-1/4 in. (canvas); 35-3/4 x 31 x 3-1/2 in. (framed). Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ball, 77.426.

Mathilde Stughton de Jaudenes by Gilbert Stuart

Martha Dandridge Custis Washington / Gilbert Stuart, 1796 / Oil on canvas / National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; owned jointly with Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Gilbert Stuart painted this portrait of Martha Washington at the same time he did that of the president. Both paintings were commissioned by the Washingtons. They were never completed, however, and the

the sitter, Boston (ca. 1815–d. 1871); his daughter, Mrs. William (Anna) Amory, Boston (1871–81); subscribers to a fund for its presentation to the museum: Cyrus W. Field, Henry F. Spaulding, William E

size: 12x8in Photographic Print: George Washington by Gilbert Stuart by Fine Art :

Earlier this year the AMC network aired a new series, Turn, about the Continental Army’s Culper Spy Ring, based on Alexander Rose’s book, Washington’s Spies. In one episode, the character of Benedict Arnold refers derisively to General Horatio Gates as “Granny Gates.” One might think it was a bit of literary license on behalf of […]

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These are close ups of Gilbert Stuart's work found at the National Portrait Gallery online. What blows my mind is I would have never thought his brushwork was this loose when looking at his images on a smaller scale. Born in Rhode Island, he studied in Scotland with portraitist Cosmo Alexander for a year and then later assisted Benjamin West for five years in London. After his return, he introduced his loose, brushy style to America, painting prominent figures including the first five pre...

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