Tom J. Moore: A Window into a Lost World Tom J. Moore (1887-1958) wasn’t merely an artist; he was a meticulous chronicler of a rapidly vanishing world – the lives and traditions of Native American tribes in the American West during the early 20th century. His prolific output, numbering over six hundred portraits, offers an invaluable visual record, providing intimate glimpses into the cultures of the Flathead and Shoshoni peoples that were undergoing profound transformation. More than just likenesses, Moore’s paintings are imbued with a deep respect for his subjects, capturing not only their…