George Washington (1795) – Gilbert Stuart
George Washington (1795) – Gilbert Stuart
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- High quality Giclée print
- Production: 1-3 days
- Shipping: 3-10 days (worldwide)
Choose between high-quality paper prints or professionally stretched canvas:
1. Fine Art Print (Paper)
- Printed using Giclée fine art technology on Enhanced Matte Art Paper, 200gsm (80lb).
- This museum-quality paper is perfect for high-resolution color graphics and illustrations.
- The matte finish highlights tones and subtle details, giving a rich, elegant look.
- Water-based inks, plastic-free, printed on sustainably sourced paper.
- Shipped in robust, protective packaging to ensure safe delivery.
- Can be hung with double-sided tape, tacks, or framed.
- Frame not included.
2. Stretched Canvas (Canvas Wrap)
Two Depth Options:
Slim - Frame depth: 19mm (0.75")
Thick - Frame depth: 38mm (1.5")
- Printed using 12-colour Giclée (Latex inkjet) process on premium canvas.
- Hand-stretched over a custom wooden frame made from European knotless pine (up to 3 meters wide).
- Each canvas is hand-finished by expert framers, with smooth, tight corners.
- The curved frame profile prevents contact with the canvas face - avoiding impression marks and surface cracks.
- Finger-jointed frame design ensures strong corner tension and resists warping.
- Wooden wedges are added on larger sizes to keep the canvas taut and allow for future re-stretching.
- Water-based inks, sustainably sourced materials, and vegan-friendly.
- Comes ready to hang.
Kindly understand, colors may vary depending on your monitor settings.
Artwork Description
George Washington (The Athenaeum Portrait), painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1796 (often dated 1795 for the sitting), is an unfinished yet iconic Neoclassical head-and-shoulders portrait of the first U.S. President in formal black attire with powdered hair, gazing directly at the viewer against a muted green-brown background. The masterful chiaroscuro, subtle flesh tones, and dignified expression capture Washington's stoic character, making this high-quality reproduction the most reproduced image of the founding father and a cornerstone of 18th-century American portraiture.
This painting suits a classic or patriotic study, enhancing spaces with neutral or warm tones, and fits a formal office for timeless authority. It’s an ideal gift for history enthusiasts or as a unique Presidents’ Day or inauguration present.
