Jeremiah Theus

Jeremiah Theus
Born
Jeremiah Theüs

April 5, 1716
DiedMay 17, 1774(1774-05-17) (aged 58)
Charleston, South Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Educationunknown
Known forPainting
Notable workin museums:
and many others
MovementRococo
Patron(s)much of Charleston society

Jeremiah Theus ( Theüs; April 5, 1716 – May 17, 1774) was a Swiss-born American painter, primarily of portraits. He was active mainly around Charleston, South Carolina, in which city he remained almost without competition for the bulk of his career.[1]