Margaret Spear Smith c. 1800

Gilbert Stuart, a prominent American portraitist, painted this portrait of Margaret Spear Smith around 1800. Stuart's works are renowned for their realism and ability to capture the sitter's personality. The painting depicts Smith seated, dressed in a black gown with a white lace collar and a prominent jewel. Her soft features and delicate hand gestures highlight her elegance and refinement, typical of Stuart's portrayals of prominent figures in American society.