Old World Portraits
George Washington
Charles Willson Peale
An iconic and dignified portrait of George Washington by renowned American artist Charles Willson Peale.
George Washington
Charles Willson Peale
1787 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An iconic 18th-century portrait of George Washington in his Continental Army uniform.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted by Charles Willson Peale around 1787, this dignified portrait captures George Washington in his military uniform with detailed gold epaulets and a steady, resolute gaze. The work exemplifies the formal American portraiture of the Revolutionary era, showcasing Peale's characteristic attention to lifelike texture, warm skin tones, and the solemn weight of his subjects.
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