1860
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
George Washington (after Gilbert Stuart) is a 1860 oil by James Frothingham, depicting George Washington, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting is a portrait of a man, depicted in a formal pose. He wears a dark coat and a white shirt with a high collar, and his hair is styled in a classic manner. The background of the painting is a solid color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The subject's facial expression is serious and dignified, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall effect of the painting is one of calmness and serenity, and it appears to be a representation of a historical figure. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look up the artist James Frothingham.
James Frothingham (1786–1864) was an American portrait painter in Massachusetts and New York. He was the father of the painter Sarah C. Frothingham.
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