Carl Christian Anton Christensen

Carl Christian Anton Christensen (November 28, 1831 – July 3, 1912) was a Danish-American artist who is known for his paintings illustrating the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Of him it has been said that he "did more than any other person to capture the images of the history of Mormon migration to Utah and the life lived there".

Read more about Carl Christian Anton Christensen:  Early Life, Painting, Other Utah Activities, Rediscovery

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