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Samuel Jones's Son, by Jeremiah Theus, oil, 1760

Samuel Jones's Son

Jeremiah Theus

1760

oil

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Samuel Jones's Son is a 1760 oil by Jeremiah Theus, a Rococo painting work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Jeremiah Theus
When & what style?
1760 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a young man in a dark jacket with white trim, standing in front of a plain background. His hair is styled in a low bun, and he has a serious expression on his face. The young man's attire suggests he is from a wealthy family, and the style of the painting is typical of 18th-century portraiture. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you can look up Jeremiah Theus.

About the artist

Portrait of Jeremiah Theus
Artist

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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