Three Christian Petersen sculptures and two display cases of materials are featured in the University Archives Christian Petersen exhibit held in 1972.
Petersen, Christian, 1885-1961; Artist; Iowa State University
Christian Petersen in his studio with two students. Located in Lagomarcino Hall, formerly the Veterinary Quadrangle. Figures from the Conversations are in the background, and a small-scale model of St. Bernard of Clairvaux to the right.
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....
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...
Memorial Union; Four Seasons Fountain; Petersen, Christian, 1885-1961; Iowa State University;
This 1941 image is a close-up of two of the figures, Winter and Fall, in the Four Seasons Fountain which is located in front (north) of the entrance to the Memorial Union's Gold Star Hall. The Four Seasons Fountain, which includes four Native...
Memorial Union; Four Seasons Fountain; Petersen, Christian, 1885-1961; Iowa State University;
This 1952 photograph focuses on the Four Seasons Fountain in front (north) of the Memorial Union. The Four Seasons Fountain, which includes four Native American female figures, each representing one of the four seasons, is by Christian Petersen....
Memorial Union; Four Seasons Fountain; Petersen, Christian, 1885-1961; Iowa State University;
This 1952 photograph focuses on the Four Seasons Fountain in front (north) of the Memorial Union. The Four Seasons Fountain, which includes four Native American female figures, each representing one of the four seasons, is by Christian Petersen....
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....
Personal letter from Christian Petersen friend, engraver George Nerney (Massachusetts), describing his responses to Hello Beautiful, a printed booklet Petersen created for his daughter Mary Charlotte Petersen.
