Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: Heads & Tales
As part of the extensive VHS library, this section presents the portraits and biographies of five compelling individuals. As described on the site, 'their tales are told by analysis of components of their pictorially complex portraits'.
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: Eastman Johnson
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Eastman Johnson is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his portrait paintings.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Frank A. Rinehart
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Frank A. Rinehart is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his portrait paintings.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Francisco De Goya
There are 8 portraits painted by Goya plus one painting from Villamil. Click on each to find a brief explanation and analysis.
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: John Singleton Copley
Tour through twelve paintings done by John Singleton Copley. Most of the works are portraits but you can also view "Watson and the Shark," one of his most famous pieces. Click on each image to find a brief explanation and analysis.