Nephi and Laban
by Yocum, Lester
Dated 1999
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Nephi and Laban
by Yocum, Lester
Scripture
1 Nephi 04
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
24 x 30 in
Copyright
Lester Yocum. Used with permission.
Date
1999
Citation
Lester Yocum, Nephi and Laban, 1999. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Yocum, Lester
Location(s): United States
State or City: Utah
Gender: Male
Website: https://lesteryocum.com
Instagram: @lesteryocum
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Technique & Style
Figurative, Painting
Figures
Laban, Nephi
Symbols
armor, cup, drink, pottery, sword
Additional Info
Notes
Personal illustration. Artist Statement: "Young Nephi ponders what to do with the man who has done so much harm to his family, whom he found drunk and helpless in an alley at night. From the Book of Mormon, 1 Nephi chapter 4:5-19."
Awards
Merit Award Winner, Fifth International Art Competition, Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints