Jeremiah Theus | |
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| Born | Jeremiah Theüs April 5, 1716 |
| Died | May 17, 1774 (aged 58) Charleston, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | unknown |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | in museums: and many others |
| Movement | Rococo |
| Patron(s) | much of Charleston society |
Jeremiah Theus (né 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]