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Also Known As Gilbert Charles Stuart
Born December 3, 1755 • Saunderstown • Rhode Island
Died July 9, 1828 (aged 72) • Boston • Massachusetts
Awards And Honors Hall of Fame (1900)
Notable Works “George Washington”

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Gilbert Stuart: portrait of George Washington
Gilbert Stuart: portrait of Catherine Brass Yates
Mrs. Dolly Madison, by Gilbert Stuart.Gilbert Stuart, who was born in Rhode Island but spent nearly twenty years abroad, found preeminent popularity with his fluid and luminous society portraits.
First lady Dolley Madison
Gilbert Stuart: portrait of George Washington
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Henry Lee, portrait by Gilbert Stuart; in a private collection
Portrait painting by Gilbert Stuart of James Madison, shown from the waist up wearing a dark coat and white cravat, set against a dark, muted background.
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