Old World Portraits
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Gilbert Stuart
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman by renowned American artist Gilbert Stuart.
Portrait of Alexander Townsend
Gilbert Stuart
1809 · Oil Paint, Panel
A sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a young gentleman by the celebrated American master Gilbert Stuart.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
This 1809 portrait by Gilbert Stuart captures Alexander Townsend with the artist's signature luminous skin tones and fluid brushwork. Dressed in the formal fashion of the Federal period, the sitter is set against a moody, dark background that emphasizes the sharp contrast of his white cravat and thoughtful expression.
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