Torleif S. Knaphus

Torleif Severin Knaphus
Torleif S. Knaphus
Historical photo of Torleif S. Knaphus
Born(1881-12-14)December 14, 1881
DiedJune 14, 1965(1965-06-14) (aged 83)
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
Alma materNorwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, Académie Julian
Occupation(s)Artist and sculptor
Spouse(s)Emilia Helena Christensen (6 children)
Rebecca Marie Jacobson (6 children)
Knaphus in his studio, posing with his 1947 Handcart Monument

Torleif Severin Knaphus[1] (14 December 1881 – 14 June 1965) was a Norwegian-born artist and sculptor in Utah, primarily known for sculptures for and about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

  1. ^ Alternate spelling of Torleif in some sources as Torlief (ei vs. ie) Soviren