Portrait of John Faucheraud Grimké
Artist
Jeremiah Theus
(American, 1716 - 1774)
Sitter
John Faucheraud Grimké
(American, 1752 - 1819)
Datec. 1762
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions30 3/16 x 23 3/16 in. (76.7 x 58.9 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineMuseum purchase, 1982
Object numberSN982
Jeremiah Theus was an artist who brought the Rococo style of portraiture to America. Trained in Switzerland, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina around 1735. His portraits are known for the straightforward and open expressions of the sitters, representing two ideals of the Age of Enlightenment - honesty and dignity. Here, the young sitter's pose, dress and accoutrements indicate the aristocratic aspirations of his wealthy family. The painting is set in a beautifully carved American Rococo frame.
On View
Not on view
ca. 1730
