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).
Lion House Lion
by Ward, William W.
Dated 1855
Lion House Lion
by Ward, William W.
Medium
Carved sandstone
Dimensions
26 x 54 x 18 in
Date
1855
Citation
William W. Ward, Lion House Lion, 1855. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Ward, William W.
Location(s): England, United States
State or City: Utah
Gender: Male
Insights
Technique & Style
Figurative, Sculpture
Animals
lion
Additional Info
Notes
"This stone lion, located on the roo fo the Lion House front porch, gave the building its name. The lion refers to the biblical "Lion of Judah." William Ward carved it to represent Brigham Young."
Current Location
Lion House
Church Name
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints