James DeLancey
ca. 1785
Gilbert Stuart, the mastermind behind the George Washington portrait on the dollar bill, captured this dashing gentleman around 1785. Notice the striking contrast between the dark blue coat and that bold red collar with gold trim—it screams 18th-century high fashion! The subject sports a classic powdered wig and rosy cheeks, set against a moody, dark background that makes his face pop right out at you. Stuart was known for his ability to capture a likeness with incredible psychological depth, and this portrait is a perfect example of his early neoclassical style before he became the go-to portraitist for America's founding fathers.
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