[Reading the Plates]
by Morton, William A.
Dated 1915
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[Reading the Plates]
by Morton, William A.
Scripture
1 Nephi 03
Medium
Hand-painted glass slide film still
Copyright
Public domain
Date
1915
Citation
William A. Morton, [Reading the Plates], 1915. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Morton, William A.
Location(s): United States
Gender: Male
Insights
Technique & Style
Figurative, Film
Figures
Lehi, Nephi
Symbols
armor, breastplate, gold plates
Additional Info
Notes
Film still from the 1915 silent film, "Life of Nephi," produced by Willam A. Morton, who was a member of the Church's general Sunday School board. With thanks to Ardis Parshall for locating these images and writing about their history (see link in References).
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints