Front exterior of the Wyoming State Capitol , detail of the statue of Esther Hobart Morris , in Cheyenne, Wyoming (October 5, 2004)

© 2004 Matthew Trump

Sculptor:

Avard Fairbanks (1897–1987)
	Alternative names	Avard Tennyson Fairbanks , Avard T. Fairbanks
	Description	American sculptor American sculptor of both free-standing pieces and friezes. Numerous works for the LDS Church or about Mormonism related topics, including works incorporated in several temples. Sculpted the original ram hood ornament featured on Dodge cars and trucks from 1932 to 1954. Taught sculpting at University of Oregon, University of Michigan, and University of Utah.
	Date of birth/death	2 March 1897	1 January 1987
	Location of birth/death	Provo, Utah, US.	Salt Lake City, Utah, US.
	Work period	from 1909 to death
	Work location	United States of America
	Authority file	: Q4827738 VIAF : 59894440 ISNI : 0000000066780362 ULAN : 500070329 LCCN : n85185999 Open Library : OL2288935A WorldCat

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