Iowa State University--Engineering; Artists--Iowa; Sculptors--Iowa; Sculpture; Sculpture techniques
This painted plaster study of 4 buffalo running was created by Christian Petersen during his employment by the Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) in Iowa City, Iowa. The study was a preliminary model for a proposed bridgehead sculpture in Des...
Petersen, Christian, 1885-1961; Artist; Bas-relief; Dairying; Agricultural education; Iowa State University; Public Art
Stereoscope photograph of Christian Petersen working on The History of Dairying bas relief (terra cotta 1934) in his studio, later installed in the Food Sciences Building courtyard formerly the Dairy Industry Building on the Iowa State University...
Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943; Petersen, Christian, 1885-1961.
Statue of George Washington Carver by Christian Petersen, sculptor-in-residence in the late 1940's. Originally a plaster sculpture, it was given to the University and placed in Carver Hall at the dedication of the hall in 1970 by the Class of 1968....
Fox Indians; Indians of North America--Iowa; Indians of North America--Iowa; Artists--Iowa; Sketches
Sketch of mother and daughter working in the garden (titled ""Garden Time on p. 122 in the Cha-Ki-Shi). Includes editorial comments and dimensions on border.
