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Montana's quasi-native son continued to paint until his death on November 9, 1919.
Despite his other works, he is most remembered for his rendition of Little Bighorn. Many
other artists, even in recent decades, have made their attempts to portray the battle. And while
some of these paintings have their merits, none have elicited anywhere near the favorable reac-
tion of Paxson's piece.
Custer's Last Stand now can be found at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, located in Cody,
Wyoming. Paxson's other works can be found in the University of Montana's Museum of Fine
Arts in Missoula, the Art Museum of Missoula, and the Montana Historical Society in Helena.
In the past few decades, Paxson's works have commanded increasingly higher prices.
His Nez Perce Chief sold in 2008 for $126,500, according to EdgarSamuelPaxson.com.
Also commanding a six-figure sum was his painting, Custer's Last Buffalo Hunt.
Not for sale is Paxson's masterpiece, which many would value beyond price. It's curious
that the Battle of Little Bighorn ranks as one of America's legendary military showdowns,
while other battles, involving much higher casualties, have faded into comparative obscurity.
ere must be something especially compelling about this battle, something Paxson saw and
captured for us all to see.
for the Missoula County Courthouse.
Lewis and Clark at Three Forks, mural at the Montana State Capitol
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