Joseph Smith First Vision Statue by Avard Fairbanks

Avard Tennyson Fairbanks stands as one of the most celebrated and prolific sculptors in Latter-day Saint history, renowned for his extraordinary ability to breathe life and spiritual gravity into bronze and marble. Throughout his long career, he was commissioned to create some of the most iconic monuments for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Among his most beloved works is his masterful depiction of Joseph Smith’s First Vision. Rather than focusing solely on the majestic heavenly visitation, Fairbanks chose to capture the young prophet in the Sacred Grove in a moment of earnest, searching prayer. Today, heroic-sized monuments of his First Vision stand as public testaments of faith, while smaller castings have long brought that same spirit of revelation into the lives of individuals. It is a profound honor to be a part of preserving that artistic legacy. We at One Moment in Time hold the unique privilege of reproducing this First Vision depiction directly from an original Fairbanks statue. Graciously gifted to us by Fairbanks family, this original piece was used to craft the master mold that is still in active use today. Every First Vision statue we create is cast directly from this mold, ensuring that you receive a beautiful, authentic piece of Avard Fairbanks’s historic artwork to cherish in your own home.