1803
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Dominant colour
George Washington is a 1803 oil by Gilbert Stuart, a American Impressionism work, depicting George Washington, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting shows a man with white hair and a black coat. He is wearing a white shirt with a lace collar. The background is dark brown. The man's face is serious, and he is looking straight ahead. His hair is styled in a way that was common during the late 18th century. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Gilbert Stuart.
Gilbert Stuart (né Stewart; December 3, 1755 – July 9, 1828) was an American painter born in the Rhode Island Colony who is widely considered one of America's foremost portraitists.
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