Originally from Denmark, Carl Christian Anton Christensen studied painting at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Following his conversion to Mormonism in 1850, Christensen made the trek to the Utah Territory.
Besides depicting scenes from the Bible and The Book of Mormon, Christensen is best known for his portrayal of early Utah Pioneers. He created an epic 175-foot long panorama, depicting the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and paraded it in conjunction with lectures on the Mormon Trek throughout Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.
The Hill CumorahC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), The Hill Cumorah, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 80 1/2 x 116 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Tarring and Feathering the ProphetC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Tarring and Feathering the Prophet, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 1/4 x 114 1/4 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Saints Driven from Jackson County MissouriC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Saints Driven from Jackson County Missouri, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 77 1/4 x 113 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Zion's CampC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Zion's Camp, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 114 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Mobbers on the Missouri RiverC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Mobbers on the Missouri River, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 114 1/8 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Haun's MillC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Haun's Mill, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 114 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
The Arrest of Mormon LeadersC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), The Arrest of Mormon Leaders, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 114 1/8 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Liberty JailC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Liberty Jail, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 114 1/8 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
The Battle of Crooked RiverC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), The Battle of Crooked River, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 114 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Leaving MissouriC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Leaving Missouri, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 1/8 x 114 1/8 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Joseph Preaching to the IndiansC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Joseph Preaching to the Indians, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 76 1/2 x 112 3/4 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Joseph Mustering the Nauvoo LegionC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Joseph Mustering the Nauvoo Legion, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 114 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Interior of Carthage JailC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Interior of Carthage Jail, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 120 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Exterior of CarthageC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Exterior of Carthage Jail, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 114 1/2 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
The Nauvoo TempleC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), The Nauvoo Temple, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 77 x 113 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Burning of the TempleC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Burning of the Temple, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 78 x 114 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
The Battle of NauvooC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), The Battle of Nauvoo, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 76 1/2 x 113 1/2 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Crossing the Mississippi on the IceC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Crossing the Mississippi on the Ice, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 77 7/8 x 114 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Winter QuartersC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Winter Quarters, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 76 3/4 x 113 3/4 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Pioneers Crossing the Plains of NebraskaC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Pioneers Crossing the Plains of Nebraska, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 77 x 113 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Catching QuailC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Catching Quails, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 76 1/4 x 113 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
Entering the Great Salt lake ValleyC.C.A. Christensen (1831-1912), Entering the Great Salt Lake Valley, c.1878, tempera on muslin, 77 1/4 x 113 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of the grandchildren of C.C.A. Christensen, 1970.
