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George Washington (1793) é a pintura de Edward Savage que mais atrai olhares; a obra original pertence ao Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Depois disso, o olhar recai sobre George Washington (1796) e George Washington and Family (1798). Entre as 16 obras de Edward Savage em nosso catálogo, estas 16 são as mais famosas, cada uma uma original única apresentada com o seu ano, o seu museu e a razão pela qual perdura.
The room falls into a heavy, quiet stillness as we encounter the figure of George Washington. He sits in a three-quarter length pose, his gaze directed toward the right side of the frame with a sense of quiet strength. The light enters from the upper left, carving out the contours of his face and casting gentle shadows that lend depth to his features. A powdered wig, bright and stark against…
The portrait of George Washington by Edward William J. Savage is an oil on canvas work dated 1796. The subject is depicted in a bust-length composition, positioned slightly off-center and looking toward the right of the frame. The color palette consists of deep blacks, creamy whites, and warm flesh tones against a dark background that transitions from deep umber to a soft, warm ochre glow behind the head. The subject…
In the quiet intimacy of an engraving that transcends its medium, we find ourselves invited into a private moment of the American presidency. George Washington and Family, a masterful work based upon the vision of Edward Savage, serves as more than just a historical record; it is a window into the domestic soul of a founding era. The scene unfolds around a dining table, where the weight of leadership meets…
The Washington Family is a life-sized group portrait by the American artist Edward Savage. Created between 1789 and 1796, the oil on canvas work depicts George Washington and Martha Washington alongside two of their grandchildren, George Washington Parke Custis and Eleanor Parke Custis. A Black servant is also positioned within the group, standing in the background of the scene.
A man sits anchored in a room of quiet shadows. He is Ezekiel Hersey, a physician whose presence is defined by the heavy folds of a patterned robe and the soft, pink cap upon his head. The light enters from the upper left, a steady, unseen source that carves his features out of the dimness. He does not look at us; his gaze is fixed on a point beyond the…
The Savage Family is a portrait by Edward Savage. Created about 1779, the work reflects the hand of an artist who transitioned from the technical precision of a goldsmith and engraver to the formal demands of American portraiture. Savage, born in Princeton, Massachusetts, in 1761, established a presence in the early American art scene through his ability to capture individual likenesses with clarity.
In this 1794 portrait, we encounter Mary Stiles Holmes, presented in a formal oval composition that focuses our attention entirely on her character. She is captured in a bust-length view, her body turned slightly to the side while her gaze meets the viewer with a sense of serene composure. The palette is restrained, relying on muted, earthy tones—ochre, olive green, and soft browns—that allow the pale luminosity of her skin…
In this bust-length portrait, we encounter Anthony Wayne, a man whose presence is defined by the quiet gravity of his station. He is positioned slightly off-center, his gaze directed toward the right, yet his eyes remain fixed upon the viewer with a steady, unwavering clarity. The composition is intimate, focusing on the textures of his Continental Army officer's uniform. Deep navy blue fabric meets the sharp, bright yellow of his…
In this 1790 oil portrait, we encounter Ebenezer Stevens, a man whose presence is defined by a quiet, resolute authority. The composition follows the traditions of Neoclassical portraiture, positioning the subject in a three-quarter view from the waist up. There is a deliberate weight to his posture, a stillness that suggests a life shaped by responsibility. The lighting is handled with a careful chiaroscuro effect, casting one side of his…
In this half-length portrait, we encounter George Washington not as a distant myth, but as a man of presence and quiet gravity. The composition places him slightly off-center, his gaze directed toward the right of the frame, creating a sense of thoughtful contemplation. There is a certain stillness here, a dignity that arises from the Neoclassical restraint of the era. The lighting is deliberate, entering from the upper left to…
Archibald Gracie Jr. (1795–1865)1810 · New York Historical Society
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The Washington Family1798
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Congress Voting Independence1795
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William Penn's Treaty with the Indians1800 · Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
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Samuel AdamsDallas Museum of Art
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Congress Voting Independence1906 · National Portrait Gallery
Os quatro temas que mais se repetem nestas obras originais, cada um com o seu melhor exemplo.
Os 8 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de Edward Savage | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 New York Historical Society |
Nova York | 3 | Anthony Wayne (1745–1796), Ebenezer Stevens (1751–1823), Archibald Gracie Jr. (1795–1865) |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 2 | George Washington, The Washington Family |
 National Portrait Gallery |
Londres | 2 | George Washington and Family, Congress Voting Independence |
 Harvard Art Museums |
Cambridge | 2 | Ezekiel Hersey (1709-1770), George Washington (1732-1799) |
 Worcester Art Museum |
Worcester | 2 | The Savage Family, Portrait of Mary Stiles Holmes (Mrs. Abiel Holmes), 1794 |
 Art Institute of Chicago |
Chicago | 1 | George Washington |
 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts |
Filadélfia | 1 | William Penn's Treaty with the Indians |
 Dallas Museum of Art |
Dallas | 1 | Samuel Adams |
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The Savage Family is a portrait by Edward Savage. Created about 1779, the work reflects the hand of an artist who transitioned from the technical precision of a goldsmith and engraver to the formal demands of American portraiture. Savage, born in Princeton, Massachusetts, in 1761, established a presence in the early American art scene through his ability to capture individual likenesses with clarity.
A man sits anchored in a room of quiet shadows. He is Ezekiel Hersey, a physician whose presence is defined by the heavy folds of a patterned robe and the soft, pink cap upon his head. The light enters from the upper left, a steady, unseen source that carves his features out of the dimness. He does not look at us; his gaze is fixed on a point beyond the…
The room falls into a heavy, quiet stillness as we encounter the figure of George Washington. He sits in a three-quarter length pose, his gaze directed toward the right side of the frame with a sense of quiet strength. The light enters from the upper left, carving out the contours of his face and casting gentle shadows that lend depth to his features. A powdered wig, bright and stark against…
This portrait miniature presents a young man from the chest up, rendered in an oval format. The subject is positioned in a three-quarter view, facing toward the viewer's right. He possesses dark, shoulder-length hair with bangs that cover his forehead. His attire consists of a blue jacket with high lapels and visible white buttons, worn over a white ruffled cravat. The color palette is defined by the deep blue of…
George Washington (1793), Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. George Washington (1796) e George Washington and Family (1798) vêm a seguir.
32 anos: George Washington data de 1793, e Edward Savage nasceu em 1761.
George Washington, George Washington, George Washington and Family, The Washington Family, Ezekiel Hersey (1709-1770), The Savage Family, Portrait of Mary Stiles Holmes (Mrs. Abiel Holmes), 1794, Anthony Wayne (1745–1796), Ebenezer Stevens (1751–1823) e George Washington (1732-1799). O ranking acima apresenta o ano e o museu de cada uma.
Nosso catálogo contém 16 obras de Edward Savage, datadas de 1779 a 1810.
Principalmente em New York Historical Society (Nova York), National Gallery of Art (Washington) e National Portrait Gallery (Londres). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.
Em 1790s: 10 das 16 obras nesta página foram feitas então, sendo George Washington delas.
Nesta página, a mais antiga é The Savage Family (1779) e a mais recente é Archibald Gracie Jr. (1795–1865) (1810).
Man (9), Dark background (5) e Table (4), entre as 16 obras nesta página.
Oil On Canvas, para 10 das 16 obras nesta página.
Neoclassicism, a julgar pelos originais nesta página.
Anthony Wayne (1745–1796), Ebenezer Stevens (1751–1823) e Archibald Gracie Jr. (1795–1865): o New York Historical Society, Nova York detém 3 das obras desta página.
