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Gilbert Stuart: Painter of Presidents

Born in Rhode Island, Gilbert Stuart studied art abroad and painted five U.S. presidents and many important Federal period personalities. His most important subject was George Washington.
Gilbert Stuart Biography
The Worcester Art Museum provides this biography of Gilbert Stuart, one of New England's most notable painters.
Gilbert Stuart's Birthplace
Visit the Saunderstown, Rhode Island, birthplace of painter Gilbert Stuart, which is also the site of the first snuff mill in America. Tours are offered April through October.
National Gallery Online Tour
A virtual walk through the National Gallery of Art's Gilbert Stuart collection, including portraits of John and Abigail Adams and George Washington.
Newport Notable: Gilbert Stuart
Stuart spent considerable time in Newport as a youth and an adult. He died and is buried in Boston. Learn more about the painter with this biography.
The Painter and the President
"Smithsonian" magazine features noted Rhode Island painter Gilbert Stuart.
Worcester Art Museum: Gilbert Stuart
View Gilbert Stuart portraits in the collection of the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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