Gilbert Charles Stuart

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An American painter who painted portraits of George Washington

proper noun
/ˈɡɪlbərt ˈʧɑrlz ˈstjuːərt/

: Gilbert Charles Stuart

The famous portrait of George Washington was painted by Gilbert Charles Stuart.

Examples

The famous portrait of George Washington on the one-dollar bill was painted by Gilbert Charles Stuart.
Gilbert Charles Stuart is often regarded as one of America's foremost portrait artists.
Museums across the United States display several works by Gilbert Charles Stuart.
Many art enthusiasts admire Gilbert Charles Stuart's work.
Gilbert Charles Stuart is celebrated for his iconic portraits of early American leaders.
Many renowned museums feature artworks by Gilbert Charles Stuart, highlighting his influence in American art.
The portrait of George Washington painted by Gilbert Charles Stuart is a pivotal piece in American history.

Synonyms

Gilbert Stuart

vsGilbert Charles Stuart

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An American painter who painted portraits of George Washington and other early United States leaders

focuses more narrowly on a single primary subject George Washington

Surface Forms

Gilbert Charles Stuart main

Morphology

Gilbert + Charles + Stuart

This is a proper name composed of three personal names; knowing the individual name words does not convey that the phrase refers to an American portrait painter or his dates. Because the meaning (a specific historical person and his profession) is not derivable from the constituent names, it is unpredictable for a B1 learner and therefore opaque.

Etymology

Gilbert Charles Stuart was an American painter who became famous for his many 'portraits' of George Washington. One of his paintings was used on the 'one-dollar bill', so seeing Washington's face is a good way to remember his name.