An Artist’s Journey: The Life and Works of E.S Paxson

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January 17, 2013 at 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
An Artist’s Journey: The Life and Works of E.S Paxson
Location:  Montana Historical Society, 225 North Roberts

Museum registrar Kendra Derrer will present an illustrated lecture exploring An Artist’s Journey: The Life and Works of E.S Paxson. Paxson was born April 25, 1852, in East Hamburg, New York. His early education was at Webster Corners, now called Orchard Park, New York. Paxson's talent for painting and drawing emerged early. At age nine he became an apprentice to a "scenic painter", who designed and painted backgrounds, stage wings, and curtains for theater productions. The skills he learned during his apprenticeship aided his ability to make a living in Montana, first in Deer Lodge (1878-1880) and then in Butte (1880-1906) as a commercial artist.
In 1898 the Spanish American War interrupted Paxson's career - at the age of 46, he volunteered for service along with Harry, his 17-year-old son, and Robert, his brother. A year later, in the Philippines, Paxson contracted malaria.

Contact  Kendra Derrer at (406) 444-9359 or email kderrer@mt.gov