Virtual ExhibitsTitle:
LEWIS AND CLARK AT THREE FORKS
Artist:
Paxson, Edgar S. (1852-1919)
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Date:
1912
Source:
Montana State Capitol Art Collection
Object ID:
X1912.07.01
Description:
In 1906, Edgar and Laura could no longer stand polluted and noisy Butte. Laura's health was not good and their home had become surrounded by mines and railroads. The Paxsons relocated to Missoula. Edgar immediately set to work remodeling the house and turning an outbuilding into his new studio.
During the last years of his life, Paxson completed two of his greatest artistic achievements - 6 historical murals for the state capitol building and eight for the Missoula County courthouse.
During the last years of his life, Paxson completed two of his greatest artistic achievements - 6 historical murals for the state capitol building and eight for the Missoula County courthouse.
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Lewis and Clark at Three Forks, oil on canvas, X1912.07.01
Lewis and Clark at Three Forks, oil on canvas, X1912.07.01
PAc 944-429, Missoula Studio
Lewis and Clark at Three Forks, oil on canvas, X1912.07.01
Lewis and Clark at Three Forks, oil on canvas, X1912.07.01
PAc 944-429, Missoula Studio
