Title
The Promised Land-The Grayson Family
Subject
Westward expansion, Manifest Destiny
Description
The people shown are the Graysons, and they were part of the great westward expansion of the United States during the mid-1800s.The Graysons traveled overland from Missouri to California in 1846, two years ahead of the Gold Rush that drew so many more fortune seekers to California.
Mr. Grayson became very wealthy in the West and commissioned this painting to tell his family’s story. He gave specific instructions to the artist, William Jewett, about the clothing, the setting, and other details in the portrait.
Creator
William Jewett
Source
Terra Foundation for American Art
Daniel J. Terra Collection
Chicago, Illinois
Date
1850
Rights
Public Domain
Format
Oil on canvas
50 3/4" by 64"
Language
English
Type
Still Image