[Reading the Plates]

by Morton, William A.

Dated 1915

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[Reading the Plates]

by Morton, William A.

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