Edgar Samuel Paxson
Edgar S. Paxson | |
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| Born | April 25, 1852 |
| Died | November 9, 1919 (aged 67) Missoula, Montana |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Painting |
| Spouse | Laura Millicent Johnson |
Edgar Samuel Paxson (April 25, 1852 – November 9, 1919) was an American frontier painter, scout, soldier and writer, based mainly in Montana. He is best known for his portraits of Native Americans in the Old West and for his depiction of the Battle of Little Bighorn in his painting "Custer's Last Stand".