Portrait of George Washington.
Title |
Portrait of George Washington. |
Creator |
Stuart, Gilbert (American painter, 1755-1828) |
Date |
1822 |
Cultural Context |
American North American |
Subject |
Portraits Men Presidents Politicians Statesmen Heads of state Government officials Older people Posing Coats Hairstyles Symbols Allusions Draperies Daggers & swords Arms & armament Chairs Tables Tablecloths Books Maps Rainbows |
Description |
“[…] Washington is placed in an elaborate setting equal to his importance. In the Grand Manner tradition of portraiture, his is before a velvet drapery swag and a classical column, both alluding to his high rank, and surrounded by the attributes of his professions. His left arm holds a sword, symbolic of his former role as defender of the country. But only the sword’s hilt is shown, clearly a sign indicating Washington’s subsequent role as guardian of the peace. Washington is dressed as a civilian, rather than in military garb. He sits at a table upon which are a book and a map. His right hand seems to press down on the map, a gesture further emphasizing his role as leader of the country.” (p. 69) |
People Pictured |
Washington, George, 1732-1799 |
Material |
Oil on canvas Oil paint (pigmented coating) Paint Canvas |
Measurements |
112.4 x 87.6 cm |
Technique |
Painting (image-making) Oil painting (technique) |
Work Type |
Paintings Oil paintings Portraits Portrait paintings |
Repository |
Armand Hammer Collection [Armand Hammer Foundation] (Los Angeles, California) |
Source |
Armand Hammer Foundation. The Armand Hammer Collection. Los Angeles: Armand Hammer Foundation, 1985.(cat.35, p.68) |
Rights |
© 1985, The Armand Hammer Foundation, Los Angeles. Photographs by: Richard Benson, Edward Cornachio, Larry duPont, John S. Gebhart, Seth Joel. |
Digital Publisher |
University of Louisville Department of Fine Arts/Allen R. Hite Art Institute Visual Resources Center |
Format |
image/jpeg |
Digital File Name |
VRC 700-03.jpg |
Rating |
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