Gilbert Stuart

American, 1755 - 1828

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Shown from the chest up, a cleanshaven man with pale, rosy skin and curled white hair looks off to our right against a dark, olive-green curtain in the background of this vertical portrait painting. His shoulders are angled slightly to our right, and he looks into the distance with blue eyes. His right brow, to our left, is arched, and his eyes are deeply set. His flushed cheeks and jowls sag a bit around his closed mouth, and there are lines under his eyes. His white gray hair seems to be pulled back from his forehead and swells in bushy curls over his ears. Part of a black ribbon seen beyond his shoulder may tie his hair back. He wears a bright white, high-necked, ruffled shirt under a black jacket. Light illuminates the man and the green curtain from our left.

James Madison

Gilbert Stuart

c. 1821

Oil on wood Accession ID 1979.4.2

On view: West Building, Main Floor, Gallery M60
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Shown from the chest up, a clean shaven, middle-aged man with pale, rosy skin and curly, pewter-gray hair, looks at or toward us against a caramel-brown background in this vertical portrait painting. His body is angled to our left, and he turns his face slightly to look our way with honey-brown eyes under straight, faint eyebrows. He has a long, prominent nose, and his pink lips are closed in a straight line. His gray hair is parted in the middle, curls around his face, and down the back of his neck. He wears a bright white, high-necked, ruffled shirt under a velvety black jacket. Light illuminating the man from our left creates a golden glow on the light brown background behind him.

Thomas Jefferson

Gilbert Stuart

c. 1821

Oil on wood Accession ID 1986.71.1

On view: West Building, Main Floor, Gallery M60
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Shown from the chest up, a balding, light-skinned man wears a port-red vest and coat in this vertical portrait painting. The man’s shoulders are angled to our right, but he turns his head to look at us from the corners of gray eyes under heavy, brown brows. His under-eyes are shaded blue and lined with wrinkles. He has a bumped nose, bow-shaped lips, a round chin, fleshy, flushed cheeks, and sagging jowls. His white hair sweeps up and to either side of a bald patch, painted with a white sheen, on the top of his head. Curls come down over each ear and longer hair in the back is tied with a black ribbon. He wears a white ruffled cravat under the deep red vest and coat, both of which have gold-colored buttons down the front. The background lightens from earth brown in the upper left corner to paler, peanut brown in the lower right.

John Adams

Gilbert Stuart

c. 1821

Oil on wood Accession ID 1979.4.1

On view: West Building, Main Floor, Gallery M60
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Shown from the chest up, a cleanshaven, middle-aged man with pale skin and silvery gray hair, wearing a white, ruffled shirt under a velvety black, high-necked jacket, looks out at us in this vertical portrait painting. His body is angled to our left, and he turns his face slightly to look at us with gray eyes under slightly arched eyebrows. He has a long nose and his thin lips are closed in a straight line. Shadows define slightly sagging jowls along his jawline and down his neck. His light gray hair is pulled back from his forehead and swells in bushy curls over his ears. Part of a black ribbon seen beyond his shoulder ties his hair back. Light illuminates the person from our left and creates a golden glow on the light brown background behind him.

George Washington

Gilbert Stuart

c. 1821

Oil on wood Accession ID 1979.5.1

On view: West Building, Main Floor, Gallery M60
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The image depicts the upper half of a man's body in a portrait. He is positioned slightly angled to his right but his face is turned towards the viewer. The man has a fair complexion with rosy cheeks, light-colored eyes, and a straight nose. His hair is white, curly, and close-cropped to his head. He is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar and a white cravat tucked into the jacket. The background is a solid deep red. There are no visible accessories or objects around him.

Joseph Coolidge

Gilbert Stuart

1820

Oil on wood Accession ID 1940.1.3

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This painting depicts a man from the waist up. He is looking at us, his body turned slightly to the left. The man has fair skin, blue eyes, short gray wavy hair, a cleft chin, and prominent ears. He is dressed in a black coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The background is a blend of muted colors in brown, pale pink, and gray hues.

James Monroe

Gilbert Stuart

c. 1817

Oil on wood Accession ID 1979.4.3

On view: West Building, Main Floor, Gallery M60
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This artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man seated, facing the viewer. He has short, curly hair and sideburns. He has light-colored eyes. He is dressed in a formal naval uniform with dark fabric and prominent gold detailing, including epaulettes on the shoulders and gold buttons. The collar is high and white, with a cravat underneath. The background is a blend of muted, swirling colors, primarily in gray and brown tones.

Commodore Thomas Macdonough

Gilbert Stuart

c. 1815/1818

Oil on wood Accession ID 1942.8.17

On view: West Building, Ground Floor, Gallery G42
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This artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man turned slightly to his left. He has light, curly hair and a calm expression on his face. He is dressed in a formal black coat with a high-collared white shirt underneath. The background is a dark, muted color, which contrasts with his light complexion and clothing, drawing attention to his face. The overall composition is simple and focuses on the subject.

Benjamin Tappan

Gilbert Stuart

1814

Oil on wood Accession ID 1970.34.2

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This painting shows the upper body of a woman seated in a chair. She is wearing a white bonnet with ruffled edges, covering her wavy, light brown hair. Her facial features include fair skin, thin lips, a long nose, and a pointed chin. She is dressed in a deep red gown with a high white collar. The chair has a blue cushion and wooden frame with curved armrests. The background is a gradient of brown at the top and tan at the bottom.

Sarah Homes Tappan (Mrs. Benjamin Tappan)

Gilbert Stuart

1814

Oil on wood Accession ID 1970.34.3

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The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man turned slightly to his right. He has a smile, with a smooth complexion and a blush on his cheeks. His hair is white and thinning, styled back. He is wearing a dark coat over a white shirt with a high collar and a white cravat. The background is a blend of dark brown and reddish hues. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person in the portrait.

Samuel Alleyne Otis

Gilbert Stuart

1811/1813

Oil on wood Accession ID 1980.11.2

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The artwork depicts a woman shown from the waist up, positioned slightly turned to her left. Her face has delicate features. She has curly, light-colored hair styled in ringlets, which frame her face. She is wearing a white dress with puffed sleeves and a fitted bodice, complemented by a light blue shawl draped around her arms. The background is a deep, dark color, which contrasts with her light clothing and complexion.

Charlotte Morton Dexter (Mrs. Andrew Dexter)

Gilbert Stuart, Unknown 19th Century

1808/c. 1825

Oil on wood Accession ID 1947.17.104

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The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a young man seated against a backdrop. He is positioned slightly to the side, with his head turned towards the viewer. His facial features include a fair complexion and short, light brown hair. He is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar over a white shirt, and a waistcoat with a subtle pattern. In his right hand, he holds a book close to his chest. The background features a warm, muted color with a draped curtain on the left side.

John Randolph

Gilbert Stuart

1804/1805

Oil on canvas Accession ID 1940.1.9

On view: West Building, Ground Floor, Gallery G42
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