Artwork preview

James Monroe

Gilbert Stuart

National Gallery of Art

This painting depicts a man from the waist up. He is looking at us, his body turned slightly to the left. The man has fair skin, blue eyes, short gray wavy hair, a cleft chin, and prominent ears. He is dressed in a black coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The background is a blend of muted colors in brown, pale pink, and gray hues.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1817
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
15163 × 17841 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original