Mrs. Gabriel Manigault

Mrs. Gabriel Manigault by Jeremiah Theus

Mrs. Gabriel Manigault, painted by Jeremiah Theus in 1757, is an exemplary work of colonial American portraiture, executed in oil on canvas. Theus, a Swiss-born artist who immigrated to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1739, became one of the most prominent portraitists in the American South during the mid-18th century. His work is noted for its detailed rendering and the ability to capture the social status and personality of his sitters. This particular painting reflects the affluence and elegance of the colonial elite, as embodied by Mrs. Manigault, a member of a prominent Charleston family. Theus's portraits are significant for their contribution to the visual documentation of colonial American society and its influential figures. His work remains a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and social dynamics of the period.

"Mrs. Gabriel Manigault" by Jeremiah Theus, created in 1757, is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the Rococo style with its elegant depiction and attention to detail. The painting portrays Mrs. Manigault in a refined and graceful manner, characteristic of Theus's work, and is part of the collection at the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina.