Ruins of the Temples—Nauvoo Temple

by Piercy, Frederick

Dated 1853
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Ruins of the Temples—Nauvoo Temple

by Piercy, Frederick

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

6.875 x 10 in

Date

1853

Citation

Frederick Piercy, Ruins of the Temples—Nauvoo Temple, 1853. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].

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).

  • Route from Liverpool to Great Salt Lake Valley

Artist Information

Name: Piercy, Frederick

Location(s): England, United States

State or City: Utah

Gender: Male

Insights

Technique & Style

Engraving, Figurative

Symbols

arch, cloud, house, ruin, stone, tree

Animals

bird

Additional Info

Notes

"This engraving was published in the book Route from Liverpool to Great Salt Lake Valley in 1855."

Current Location

Church Archives

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints