Minerva Tiechert

Women in the Arts » Art

Painter most famous for her artwork depicting Western and Mormon themes –- particularly her murals of scenes from the Book of Mormon. Born in Ogden, Utah, Teichert studied at the Art Institute of Chicago under John Vanderpoel and later in New York under George Bridgeman and Robert Henri. Later, Teichert moved with her husband to Cokeville, Wyoming, where she spent much of her life painting in complete isolation. In addition to her painting, Teichert was an outspoken political conservative and advocate of women’s rights.