On Display at the Museum of Ventura County
The Curse of The Vampire: Tales from The Book of Nosferatu
George Stuart–1929-2025
MVC mourns the loss of Curator Emeritus, George S. Stuart. In 1952, George Stuart created his first two Historical Figures, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. He fanned that initial creative spark into a life-long passion for making three-dimensional portraits. For over 70 years, Stuart captured the essence of history’s most famous personalities in his lifelike Figures.
The partnership between the Ojai-based artist and the Museum of Ventura County began in 1979 when Stuart gifted his collection and began performing monologues at the Museum. Especially fond of historical tales about power and scandal, his performances enchanted Ventura County audiences. His wit, dedication, and creativity will be greatly missed by all of those lucky enough to know him or hear his monologues.
Welcome to the World of George Stuart!
We are delighted to share the art of George Stuart and his monologs on world history. Stuart completed nearly 400 sculptures, portraits of famous and infamous people of world history who wielded influence and power in their time. In addition to the highly realistic sculptures, the artist-historian also spent many years writing and performing monologs about the lives and times of the personalities portrayed by the Historical Figures. Mr. Stuart lived and worked in Ojai, California. This site contains a comprehensive gallery of his work, media information, news, current exhibits and newly created Figures. Occasionally, some of Stuart's sculptures are offered for sale.
George Stuart originally created his Historical Figures portraits as stage props for his monologs on world history. Today the portraits can be grouped for specific monologs.
Please check back as this site is updated with new photography and fascinating history.