Portrait of Gabriel Manigault
1794
Gilbert Stuart captures the dashing Gabriel Manigault in this 1794 portrait, showcasing the height of late 18th-century fashion with a voluminous, ruffled white cravat and a dark, subtly patterned coat. Stuart, who famously painted the face on the US one-dollar bill, brings a lively, rosy-cheeked realism to his subject, setting him against a moody, atmospheric background. The oval composition, framed by elegant gold floral corners, gives the piece an intimate, almost cameo-like feel, perfectly reflecting the refined tastes of the early American elite.
- Technique
- Oil painting
- Material
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 30 x 25 inches (76.2 x 63.5 cm)
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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