Frank Magleby

Title of Painting: LAST CROSSING OF THE NORTH PLATTE, FORT CASPER

Media Type: Oil on panel

Dimensions of Painting: 36"x48"

My major interest in painting is landscapes and especially with water so I chose to do the river crossings. I photographed the scenes in October as we were returning to Utah from our home in Vermont. While working on the paintings I discovered my Great Grandfather, Hans Ulrich Bryner, was traveling with the oxcart company that was traveling with the Willis/Martin Handcart Company. Finding out about my family connection stirred up even more interest in the project.

Artist Biography: 

Frank Magleby received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Brigham Young University, and a doctorate degree from Columbia University. He has also studied at the American Art School and the Art Students’ League. Magleby taught at BYU for 33 years. He served a painting mission for the Church, completing 24 paintings for temples around the world, including murals for the Nauvoo Temple.