Virtual ExhibitsTitle:
UNTITLED (Seven vignettes from Spanish-American War)
Artist:
Paxson, Edgar S.
Medium:
Pencil/Paper
Date:
ca. 1898
Source:
Stenzel Collection
Object ID:
X1964.11.06
Description:
Upon his return, Paxson was commissioned by Butte citizens to design an ornate archway and sculpt a statue of Peace to stand on top it, welcoming home the volunteers in October 1899.
"Spent a short time in town tonight. The arch is a fine sight lit up with its many electric lights and Chinese lantern hung along the streets. Reminded me of a night in Japan..." July 20, 1901
Aboard the ship home Paxson suffered injuries when a wave struck him and threw him against a spar. This particular drawing depicts some of his ship-board companions on the ship home from the Phillipines.
"Spent a short time in town tonight. The arch is a fine sight lit up with its many electric lights and Chinese lantern hung along the streets. Reminded me of a night in Japan..." July 20, 1901
Aboard the ship home Paxson suffered injuries when a wave struck him and threw him against a spar. This particular drawing depicts some of his ship-board companions on the ship home from the Phillipines.
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Untitled, graphite, X1964.11.06
Ornate Archway, Courtesy of Paxson Family Heirs
Untitled, graphite, X1964.11.06
Ornate Archway, Courtesy of Paxson Family Heirs
