Old World Portraits
Martha Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)
Gilbert Stuart
An iconic, masterfully rendered portrait study of Martha Washington by the preeminent American portraitist Gilbert Stuart.
George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait)
Gilbert Stuart
1796 · Oil Paint, Canvas
Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1796 by Gilbert Stuart, this masterpiece is the most recognized image of George Washington, serving as the model for the United States one-dollar bill. The artist intentionally left the portrait unfinished, which emphasizes the extraordinary detail of Washington's face against the raw textures of the primed canvas and loose background washes.
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