The Promised Land-The Grayson Family

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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