References
Literature:
Richard G. Oman and Robert O. Davis, Images of Faith: Art of the Latter-day Saints (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1995).
Brigham Young’s Desk
by Bell, William and Salt Lake Public Works
Dated c. 1850
Brigham Young’s Desk
by Bell, William and Salt Lake Public Works
Medium
Polychrome wood
Dimensions
88 x 56 x 28.5 in
Date
c. 1850
Citation
William Bell and Salt Lake Public Works, Brigham Young’s Desk, c. 1850. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Bell, William and Salt Lake Public Works
Location(s): United States, England
State or City: Utah
Gender: Male
Insights
Technique & Style
Artifact
Additional Info
Notes
"Bell received his training as a furniture maker in London before joining the Church, immigrating to utah, and becoming Brigham Young's family furniture maker. The shallow applied arch motifs became almost a signature for Bell's finest pieces."
Current Location
Church History Museum
Church Name
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints