Portrait of Mrs. Jonathan Mason
1805
Gilbert Stuart, the same artist who gave us the iconic image of George Washington on the dollar bill, painted this charming portrait of Mrs. Jonathan Mason in 1805. She sits comfortably in a white ruffled dress and a sheer pink shawl, topped with a delightfully oversized, lacy bonnet that frames her rosy cheeks. Stuart was a master of capturing the lively personalities of early American society, and here he brings a wonderful sense of warmth and approachability to his subject, making her feel like someone you'd actually want to have tea with.
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