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Lorus B. Pratt, (1855-1923), son of Orson Pratt, studied art at the University of Deseret. He then traveled to New York and Philadelphia for further study. While in Philadelphia, Pratt visited an exposition of American and European Art. It was this experience that ignited Pratt's desire to travel to Europe and study. Pratt's first visit to Europe came in 1879 when he was called to serve an LDS mission to England with his father Orson Pratt. In 1885, he traveled to Paris with his wife and four children. In 1890, church leaders felt a need for "modern French murals" in the temples. As a result, Pratt, along with John Hafen, J.B. Fairbanks and Edwin Evans were sent to Paris to study art at the Academie Julian. His murals can be found in the Salt Lake, St. George, Manti and Logan, Utah temples.

Shepherd and his flock
Lorus Bishop Pratt

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Christ Healing the Sick at the Pool of Bethesda
Lorus Bishop Pratt

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Premier Chagrin ( First Grief)
Lorus Bishop Pratt

Triplus, Number 3
Lorus Bishop Pratt

Head of Christ
Lorus Bishop Pratt