Curated OER
Gilbert Stuart and Presdidential Portraits
Students read passages about the context of paintings for artist Gilbert Stuart. In this art history lesson, students study paintings by artist Gilbert Stuart and learn about the context of his art. Students then complete a presidential...
Other
Early American Paintings in the Worcester Art Museum
A site with examples and information about early American paintings from 1671-1829. Use the timeline to click on a time period, or click and select by artist, genre, or place of origin. Also includes an extensive bibliography.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: George Washington: Portrait for Kids
Many components of a portrait of George Washington have been removed. You need to uncover them with the red spyglass. As you find each piece you will learn how it plays an important roll in the value of the painting and why the artist...
Digital History
Digital History: The Artist in American Society
See how the creation of visual art in its many forms developed over the first half of the 19th century. In addition of the painters in the Hudson River School of Art, read about the beautification of natural spaces such as parks, and...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Gilbert Stuart [Pdf]
A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the famous portraits painted by Gilbert Stuart. Includes a matching activity connected to social studies.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Gilbert Stuart's "The Skater"
An image of Stuart's "The Skater," as well as information on the creation of the painting. Includes more links to Stuart and this painting.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: George Washington Portrait
This site provides Stuart's "George Washington (Vaughan Portrait)" along with some information on the portrait and painting.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Picturing America: Stuart: Landsdowne Portrait [Pdf]
Analysis of Gilbert Stuart's famous standing portrait of George Washington known as the "Landsdowne Portrait."
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: Gilbert Stuart
Learn brief information from the National Postal Museum on Gilbert Stuart, famous American portrait painter, who was featured on the one cent postage stamp.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Gilbert Stuart
Gilbert Stuart is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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The History of Tobacco Part Ii
Extensive timeline (1492-1997) of tobacco cultivation--in three parts. Click links at bottom of pages to view Parts I, III, and IV.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Gilbert Stuart
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Gilbert Stuart.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Portrait of Abigail Smith Adams
Portrait of Abigail S. Adams by Gilbert Stuart. This likeness was Stuart's only completed picture of Abigail Smith Adams. It and its companion piece of her husband, John Adams, were started in 1800 but not delivered until 1815.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Gilbert Stuart
Five famous portraits done by Gilbert Stuart including George Washington and John Adams. Click on the painting to find an explanation and brief analysis.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Gilbert Stuart Paints the First Five Presidents
Gilbert Stuart was commissioned to paint the portraits of our nation's first five presidents. Read a little bit about the history of this set and see details of the images.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: George Washington
An image of "George Washington", created by Gilbert Stuart in 1795 (Oil on canvas, 77 64 cm).