Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace - Saunderstown RI
Posted by: 
nomadwillie
N 41° 31.635 W 071° 26.537
19T E 296238 N 4600170
Gilbert Stuart's boyhood home was built sometime prior to 1751, with the grist mill built in 1757. The house is also a National Historic Landmark.
Waymark Code: WMPEFM
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2015
Views: 2
Built in the 1750's the house was restored in the 1930's. In addition to the home, a grist mill and carriage house is located on the property. The house is maintained by Gilbert Stuart Memorial, Inc, which operates the property as a museum. The rooms are filled with period furniture.
Stuart at a young age showed his artistic talent and traveled to Scotland with Cosmo Alexander. After returning to Rhode Island Stuart won some commission, however traveled to England to study in 1775. Stuart remained in England for some 20 years, achieving fame as a portrait painter. His zest for living exceeded his income, which for most would have been a lavish income. Stuart returned to the US. Stuart painted three life portraits of George Washington, one of which called "Anthenaeum Portrait" was his most famous painting even though Stuart never finished it.
Street address:
Gilbert Stuart Rd
Saunderstown, RI
County / Borough / Parish: Washington
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person
Periods of significance: 1750-1799
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|