Jerusha Barden Smith and Her Husband, Hyrum, 1836

Technique & Style

Figurative, Painting

Figures

Hyrum Smith, Jerusha Smith

Notes

“As I worked on this project, I increasingly became convinced how much Hyrum must have loved and admired Jerusha. I tried to express this love and admiration, going beyond her personality, which I have come to believe was marked by strength, sensitivity, and intelligence. Coming through extremely trying experiences several times without becoming bitter must have molded Jerusha into a being who signified real womanhood. This painting, therefore, is intended to be about womanhood and my understanding of Jerusha Barden Smith.” —Patrick Devonas

Exhibition History:

• “Our Heritage of Faith,” Church History Museum online exhibition, 2005

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints