
Old World Portraits
John Jay
Gilbert Stuart
An elegant 18th-century portrait of statesman John Jay, capturing a moment of quiet intellectual dignity.

1800 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant and dignified portrait of a young scholar by American master Gilbert Stuart.
$243
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From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
About the piece
Painted around 1800 by Gilbert Stuart, this oil on panel portrait depicts Horace Binney with a thoughtful, direct gaze. Stuart, renowned for his portraits of America's founding generation, captures the soft textures of the subject's velvet collar and the luminous quality of his skin against a muted, atmospheric background.
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1800 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant and dignified portrait of a young scholar by American master Gilbert Stuart.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.