After Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828), American School, 19th Century — The Lansdowne Portrait of George Washington (1732–1799)

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A fine 19th-century American School oil-on-canvas portrait of George Washington, painted after Gilbert Stuart’s iconic Lansdowne Portrait (1796). The work … Read more A fine 19th-century American School oil-on-canvas portrait of George Washington, painted after Gilbert Stuart’s iconic Lansdowne Portrait (1796). The work captures the stately presence and dignified composure of the first U.S. president, rendered with remarkable fidelity to Stuart’s celebrated original.

The canvas bears a Winsor & Newton’s Best Artists’ Canvas, Rathbone Place, London, W. stamp on the verso, attesting to quality 19th-century materials and craftsmanship. The painting presents with rich coloration, subtle craquelure, and a warm patina consistent with age.

A handsome and historically resonant piece, ideal for a study, library, or formal interior.

Dimensions: 33.5” H × 25” W
Condition: Very good antique condition, two small areas of paint loss and age-appropriate surface wear.
Provenance: Private collection, United States. See less