Gilbert StuartAmerican, 1755–1828Portrait of James Ward
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Portrait of James Ward” now? Minneapolis Institute of Art, G324, Minneapolis. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
RoomG324Minneapolis, United States
Closed· opens at 11:00 AM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
The sitter’s last name and initial, J. Ward, are inscribed on his dog’s collar. Gilbert Stuart, a Rhode Island native, painted this portrait while working in the London studio of his mentor, the American artist Benjamin West. The pose, costume, and canine companion overtly reference portraits of British royalty from the 1600s. Stuart went on to paint likenesses of U.S. leaders, including the image of George Washington seen on every dollar bill.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- 16.2
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
