Old World Portraits
George Washington (Vaughan Portrait)
Gilbert Stuart
An iconic and dignified portrait of George Washington by the master of American portraiture, Gilbert Stuart.
George Washington
Gilbert Stuart
1795 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An iconic and dignified portrait of George Washington, rendered with masterful technique by Gilbert Stuart.
$129
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in 1795 by Gilbert Stuart, this portrait captures George Washington with a sense of quiet gravitas and dignity. The masterful handling of flesh tones and the dramatic, dark background exemplify the refined style and gallery presence of late 18th-century American portraiture.
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