Mrs. Blades and her Daughter
Gilbert StuartPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1828)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1755–1828
About the artwork
This page presents "Mrs. Blades and her Daughter", created by Gilbert Stuart. It is listed in the Figurative collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Figurative: Portraits, group scenes, studies of the nude, and pictures of daily life all belong to figurative art. Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion.
"Mrs. Blades and her Daughter" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Figurative works draw attention to the human presence, the gesture, and the emotional tone, so they work particularly well as a standalone focal point in living rooms, studies, and bedrooms. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
American, 1755–1828
If you like the visual language of Gilbert Stuart, explore more works by the same artist in our collection.
