Commodore Thomas Macdonough
c. 1815-1818
Gilbert Stuart, the same artist who painted the dollar-bill George Washington, captured this dashing naval hero around 1815. Commodore Thomas Macdonough sports a magnificent navy blue uniform with heavy gold epaulettes that practically scream 'I just won the Battle of Lake Champlain!' Rooted in Neoclassical ideals of heroism, Stuart's loose, energetic brushstrokes give the background a stormy feel, contrasting beautifully with the crisp, confident gaze of the man who helped save America during the War of 1812. It's a fantastic portrait that makes military service look incredibly stylish.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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