Gilbert Stuart

March 8, 2024
Painter

Quick Facts

Gilbert Stuart
Full Name Gilbert Stuart
Occupation Painter
Date Of Birth Dec 3, 1755(1755-12-03)
Age 269
Date Of Death July 9, 1828
Birthplace Saunderstown
Country United States
Birth City Rhode Island
Horoscope Sagittarius

Gilbert Stuart Biography

Name Gilbert Stuart
Birthday Dec 3
Birth Year 1755
Place Of Birth Saunderstown
Home Town Rhode Island
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Sagittarius
Parents Elizabeth Anthony Stewart, Gilbert Stewart
Children(s) Jane Stuart

Gilbert Stuart is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on December 3, 1755 in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, United States. Painter who painted the incomplete painting of Painter responsible for the unfinished portrait of George Washington, known as The Athenaeum, that appeared on the one-dollar bill and a variety of U.S. Postage stamps., also known as The Athenaeum, that appeared on the $1 bill and various U.S. Postage stamps.

Portraits were painted by him of six first U.S. Presidents, including the second president, He painted portraits of the first six U.S. Presidents, including the second, John Adams..

It was his third son of Elizabeth Anthony and Gilbert Stewart. His father worked for the first snuff mill of colonial origin within the New World. It was in the basement of his family’s house.

Gilbert Stuart Net Worth

Gilbert Stuart is one of the richest Painter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gilbert Stuart 's net worth $3-5 Million. * (Last Update: February 3, 2024)

He studied with Scottish painter Cosmo Alexander at Rhode Island; Alexander helped him by painting one of his most famous paintings, “Dr. Hunter’s Spaniels,” that was created at the age of 14 years old.

He had to deal with a lot of financial burdens throughout his life. His work has been exhibited at museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Collection, the National Gallery of Art as well as The National Portrait Gallery, the Worcester Art Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts.

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Facts & Trivia

Gilbert Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gilbert Stuart celebrates birthday on December 3 of every year.

Interesting Facts about Gilbert Stuart

  1. Gilbert Stuart painted over 1,000 portraits.
  2. He is best known for his portrait of George Washington.
  3. Stuart was born in Rhode Island in 1755.
  4. He studied under Benjamin West in London.
  5. Stuart’s paintings are displayed in major museums worldwide.
  6. He struggled with debt throughout his career.
  7. Stuart died at the age of 72 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  8. His style influenced many American painters who followed him.
  9. Stuart’s portraits captured the personalities of his subjects.
  10. His work is considered a cornerstone of American art history.

What is Gilbert Stuart best known for?

Gilbert Stuart was one of 18th century America’s master portrait artists. Stuart is best known for his unfinished Athenaeum portrait of George Washington. This is the image seen on the U.S. one dollar bill. Gilbert Stuart is widely considered to be one of America’s foremost portraitists.

Why did Gilbert Stuart paint George Washington?

When Gilbert Stuart put brush to canvas during George Washington’s presidency, he painted the image most recognized today. Stuart wanted to paint Washington, for he expected that he could make a “fortune” on images of the Revolutionary War hero and American leader.

Why is the portrait of George Washington unfinished?

Stuart decided he didn’t want to part with the portrait and so left it unfinished so he could refer to it for future paintings. The title “Athenaeum” refers to the Boston Athenaeum, where the painting went after Stuart’s death.

How many paintings did Gilbert Stuart paint George Washington in one study?

Of his nearly 1,000 portraits , undoubtedly the most famous is the unfinished head of George Washington from 1796. Stuart produced more than 60 copies of this work at the time, and in 1869 the image began to appear on the one-dollar bill.

Who painted the dollar?

Andy Warhol , One Dollar Bill (Silver Certificate), (1962). Courtesy Sotheby’s.

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