GILBERT STUART

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1755 – 1828 EARLY AMERICAN PAINTER GILBERT STUART

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GILBERT STUART. 1755 – 1828 EARLY AMERICAN PAINTER. Focus for Today. Painting People Portraits. Our Artist. Gilbert Charles Stuart Born in Rhode Island in 1755 He had a gift for painting. Painting was a Primary Art Form. Why did Gilbert Stuart paint?. To earn money!!. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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1755 – 1828

EARLY AMERICAN PAINTER

GILBERT STUART

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Painting People Portraits

Focus for Today

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Gilbert Charles Stuart

Born in Rhode Island in 1755

He had a gift for painting

Our Artist

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Painting was a Primary Art Form

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To earn money!!

Why did Gilbert Stuart paint?

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The Skater, William Grant

To decorate their homes

To show their family history

To show their wealth

To become more powerful

People Wanted Art

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If you were an artist and wanted to earn money,what would you paint?

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Gilbert Stuart painted PORTRAITS

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Family members

Government leaders

Church leaders

Everyday people

Portraits were Popular

Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte

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John Quincy Adams

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James & Dolly Madison

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George Washington

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Where is George’s Portrait now?