George WashingtonGilbert Stuart · 1795

  • Art movementNeoclassicism
  • Creation date1795

Gilbert Stuart (1755 – 1828)

American Neoclassical portraitist who captured the likeness of George Washington with luminous, transparent flesh and dramatic light and shadow.


About this artwork

  • Title: George Washington
  • Artist: Gilbert Stuart
  • Year: 1795
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Corpus context: stuart's signature style, historical representation
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: art collectible, george washington portrai, oil on canvas portrait
  • Color hue: Amber to Saffron
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

What does "George Washington" share with the rest of Gilbert Stuart's output?

"George Washington" shares with Gilbert Stuart's other works its Neoclassicism style and the recorded themes: neoclassical ideals, american identity, george washington portraiture, power & authority, republican values, stuart's signature style, early career masterpiece, historical representation.

How saturated is the palette of "George Washington"?

The colors of "George Washington" by Gilbert Stuart have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

What are the author and date of "George Washington"?

"George Washington" was created by Gilbert Stuart in 1795.

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