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Portrait of Paul Revere by Gilbert Stuart

Gilbert Stuart · 1813

Gilbert Stuart's 1813 oil portrait shows Paul Revere in old age as a prosperous, respected figure.

This portrait shows Revere late in life, reflecting his rise to prosperity and lasting public recognition.

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Oil portrait of an elderly man with white hair, shown from the chest up against a dark background. He wears a black coat and a white cravat, and his face is turned slightly to the right, looking toward the viewer.
Gilbert Stuart, Portrait of Paul Revere, 1813. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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What it is

This oil portrait was painted in 1813 by Gilbert Stuart, showing Paul Revere at about 78 years old. It is held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Why it matters

Painted decades after Copley's informal image of Revere as a young craftsman, this portrait shows him as an elderly, respected figure in fine dress, reflecting how far he had risen by the end of his life. The image later became widely recognized, appearing on a U.S. postage stamp and a savings bond, showing how Revere's image became part of American national memory.

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  • How does this portrait of Revere in old age differ from Copley's portrait of him as a young craftsman?
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  • Why might this image have been chosen for a postage stamp rather than an earlier portrait?

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