Carl Christian Anton Christensen

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"The Hill Cumorah" by C.C.A. Christensen depicting Joseph Smith, Jr. receiving the golden plates from Moroni.
"The Hill Cumorah" by C.C.A. Christensen depicting Joseph Smith, Jr. receiving the golden plates from Moroni.
Painting of the tarring and feathering of Joseph Smith by C.C.A. Christensen.
Painting of the tarring and feathering of Joseph Smith by C.C.A. 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.[1]

C.C.A. Christensen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and studied at the Royal Academy of Art in Copenhagen. In 1850 he joined the LDS Church and subsequently served as a missionary in his native Denmark. In 1857 he emigrated to Utah, traveling with one of the handcart companies.[1] He is best known for his Mormon Panorama, a series of 23 large paintings that depict the history of the church.

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  1. ^ a b Nielson, Virginia K.. Carl Christian Anton Christensen. Retrieved on 2006-11-10.

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