1763
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Portrait of Mrs. John Champneys (Anne Livingston, born 1746) is a 1763 oil by Jeremiah Theus, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This portrait shows a woman in a formal dress, with her right hand resting on her cheek. She wears a pearl necklace and a satin dress with lace trim, adorned with pearls and a brooch. The background is dark, with a subtle light source. The woman's pose and attire suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Jeremiah Theus.
Jeremiah Theus (né Theüs; April 5, 1716 – May 17, 1774) was a Swiss-born American painter, primarily of portraits.
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