John Adams

John Adams, a painting by Gilbert Stuart, 1826. 



This artwork is an oil on canvas portrait of John Adams, the second President of the United States. The painting shows Adams seated, slightly turned to his left, against a dark red upholstered chair. He is an older man with light-colored, somewhat wavy hair, and his face is somewhat ruddy. He wears a dark coat and a white cravat. The background is dark, drawing attention to the subject. The painting is characterized by Stuart's signature style, with a focus on capturing the likeness and character of the sitter. The Smithsonian American Art Museum holds this piece, which measures 0.638175 meters in width and 0.762 meters in height.