Art History on Portraits

Paragraph 2 is mainly about the —

• method Stuart used when he was painting portraits

• number of portraits Stuart painted during his lifetime

• reason Stuart wanted to paint portraits of famous people

• popularity of the portraits Stuart painted during his lifetime

The reader can conclude from the information in paragraph 3 that Stuart —

• worried that his portrait would not please Washington

• was determined to create a portrait of Washington

• was nervous in the presence of Washington

• shared similar interests with Washington

The author includes the details in paragraph 5 most likely to —

• explain why this particular portrait of Washington is so well known

• express regret that the painting of Washington became famous only after Stuart’s death

• demonstrate that Washington was an important figure in history

• emphasize that most of Washington’s portraits were left unfinished

What is the best summary of the selection?

• In 1796 painter Gilbert Stuart had the opportunity to paint a portrait of George Washington. It had been difficult to arrange time for the two men to get together. While Stuart painted Washington, the two men talked about horses.

• The most famous portrait of George Washington was painted by Gilbert Stuart, who lived from 1755 to 1828. Stuart painted portraits of other famous people as well. He never finished his portrait of Washington, but Stuart kept the original and sold copies of it anyway.

• An accomplished painter who completed hundreds of portraits, Gilbert Stuart lived from 1755 to 1828. Stuart wanted the subjects of his portraits to feel relaxed so that he could create a portrait of them that looked natural. One of Stuart’s most famous paintings is a portrait of President George Washington.

• During his career Gilbert Stuart painted portraits of many famous people, including George Washington. Although Stuart was unable to complete a portrait of Washington during the time they had together in 1796, the work became the most popular portrait of Washington ever painted.

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Claude Monet

Paragraph 2 is mainly about the —

• method Stuart used when he was painting portraits 

• number of portraits Stuart painted during his lifetime 

• reason Stuart wanted to paint portraits of famous people 

• popularity of the portraits Stuart painted during his lifetime 

The reader can conclude from the information in paragraph 3 that Stuart —

• worried that his portrait would not please Washington

• was determined to create a portrait of Washington 

• was nervous in the presence of Washington 

• shared similar interests with Washington 

What is the best summary of the selection?

• F. In 1796 painter Gilbert Stuart had the opportunity to paint a portrait of George Washington. It had been difficult to arrange time for the two men to get together. While Stuart painted Washington, the two men talked about horses.

• G. The most famous portrait of George Washington was painted by Gilbert Stuart, who lived from 1755 to 1828. Stuart painted portraits of other famous people as well. He never finished his portrait of Washington, but Stuart kept the original and sold copies of it anyway. 

• H. An accomplished painter who completed hundreds of portraits, Gilbert Stuart lived from 1755 to 1828. Stuart wanted the subjects of his portraits to feel relaxed so that he could create a portrait of them that looked natural. One of Stuart’s most famous paintings is a portrait of President George Washington.

• J. During his career Gilbert Stuart painted portraits of many famous people, including George Washington. Although Stuart was unable to complete a portrait of Washington during the time they had together in 1796, the work became the most popular portrait of Washington ever painted. 

The author includes the details in paragraph 5 most likely to —

• explain why this particular portrait of Washington is so well known 

• express regret that the painting of Washington became famous only after Stuart’s death

• demonstrate that Washington was an important figure in history

• emphasize that most of Washington’s portraits were left unfinished 

15 Paragraph 2 is mainly about the —

• method Stuart used when he was painting portraits

• number of portraits Stuart painted during his lifetime

• reason Stuart wanted to paint portraits of famous people

• popularity of the portraits Stuart painted during his lifetime