Old World Portraits
George Washington
Gilbert Stuart
An iconic and dignified portrait of George Washington, rendered with masterful technique by Gilbert Stuart.
George Washington (Vaughan Portrait)
Gilbert Stuart
1795 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An iconic and dignified portrait of George Washington by the master of American portraiture, Gilbert Stuart.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted in 1795, this 'Vaughan type' portrait by Gilbert Stuart captures George Washington with remarkable presence and painterly finesse. Stuart's masterful use of light illuminates the first President’s features against a rich, atmospheric background, making it a cornerstone of American historical art.
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