Old World Portraits
George Washington
Charles Willson Peale
An iconic 18th-century portrait of George Washington in his Continental Army uniform.
George Washington
Charles Willson Peale
1788 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An iconic and dignified portrait of George Washington by renowned American artist Charles Willson Peale.
$243
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1788, this masterwork by Charles Willson Peale captures George Washington in his continental army uniform. Peale, who served under Washington during the Revolutionary War, provides an intimate and authoritative depiction of the nation's first president, characterized by a steady gaze and a sense of quiet strength and leadership.
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