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Departure of Lehi and His Family from Jerusalem
Title
Departure of Lehi and His Family from Jerusalem
Publication Type
Artwork
Year of Publication
1890
Authors
Christensen, C.C.A. (Primary)
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Abstract
Lehi was warned in a dream that he should flee Jerusalem with his family to escape a plot to murder him. They left with only what was essential for extended travel in the wilderness. Christensen's art is a constant mix of naivete and sophistication. This is seen here in the clumsy but charming foreshortening of the camel and the carefully planted, hazy atmospheric perspective of the background.Subject Keywords
Arabia
Wilderness
Nephi (Son of Lehi)
Lehi (Prophet)
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