Portrait of George Washington.
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Title |
Portrait of George Washington. |
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Creator |
Stuart, Gilbert (American painter, 1755-1828) |
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Date |
1822 |
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Cultural Context |
American
North American |
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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 |
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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) |
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People Pictured |
Washington, George, 1732-1799 |
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Material |
Oil on canvas
Oil paint (pigmented coating)
Paint
Canvas |
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Measurements |
112.4 x 87.6 cm |
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Technique |
Painting (image-making)
Oil painting (technique) |
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Work Type |
Paintings
Oil paintings
Portraits
Portrait paintings |
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Repository |
Armand Hammer Collection [Armand Hammer Foundation] (Los Angeles, California) |
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Source |
Armand Hammer Foundation. The Armand Hammer Collection. Los Angeles: Armand Hammer Foundation, 1985.(cat.35, p.68) |
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Rights |
© 1985, The Armand Hammer Foundation, Los Angeles. Photographs by: Richard Benson, Edward Cornachio, Larry duPont, John S. Gebhart, Seth Joel. |
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Digital Publisher |
University of Louisville Department of Fine Arts/Allen R. Hite Art Institute Visual Resources Center |
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Format |
image/jpeg |
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Digital File Name |
VRC 700-03.jpg |
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Rating |
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