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Gilbert Stuart (1755 – 1828)

Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828): America's foremost portraitist! Explore his Neoclassical style, iconic Washington image on the dollar bill & legacy in American art.

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Title: Benjamin West
Artist: Gilbert Stuart
Year: 1785
Original dimensions: 90.0 x 70.0 cm
Copyright status: Public domain
Corpus context: neoclassical tradition , west's portrait style
Keywords: american painter , classical artwork , oil on canvas
Topics: artist , reflection , intellectual

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Gilbert Stuart (1755 – 1828)

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