Far West, Missouri circa 1838
by Harmon, Kirt
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Far West, Missouri circa 1838
by Harmon, Kirt
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
18 x 36 in
Citation
Kirt Harmon, Far West, Missouri circa 1838. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Harmon, Kirt
Location(s): United States
State or City: Utah
Gender: Male
Website: harmonartonline.com
Insights
Technique & Style
Figurative, Painting
Figures
pioneer
Symbols
chimney, fence, house, road, trough, wagon
Animals
horse
Additional Info
Notes
Description from artist website: "Far West, Missouri was a growing and bustling frontier town founded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Though little remains today of what it used to be, this scene is my rendition of how it may have looked in 1838. I wanted to show the excavated future temple site, the school and the growing businesses, along with the many log cabins and tents making up the settlement. Estimates make the population at that time to be around 6,000 – 12,000."
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints