Margaret Crease Stackpole Welch 1815

Gilbert Stuart, a prominent American portraitist, created this oil painting of Margaret Crease Stackpole Welch in 1815. The artwork depicts Welch in a simple white dress with a red shawl, and her hair is styled in a bun with ringlets around her face. Stuart's signature style is evident in the detail and naturalism of the portrait, capturing Welch's likeness and personality with great precision. This portrait showcases Stuart's mastery of capturing the essence of his subjects, making it a valuable historical and artistic document of the early 19th century.