Petersen, Christian, 1885-1961; Iowa State University; Public art
Four Seasons Fountain with the Memorial Union in the background. The maiden facing front nurses her newborn, the maiden facing right holds a basket of maize, and the maiden facing left plants the seed corn. The fourth maiden (not visible) holds ...
Christian Petersen in his studio working on a full-size clay model of the Madonna of the Schools, with small clay versions of all the St. Cecilia sculptures.
Painted plaster statue of Christ. Given to Archbishop Rohlman who officiated at Petersen’s confirmation ceremonies in Dubuque, Iowa. Measuring 99.1 cm x 21.6 cm x 25.4 cm.
Painted plaster figure of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. Given to St. Cecilia’s Church, Ames, Iowa, for the sanctuary by Petersen. Measuring 59.7 cm x 26.7 cm x 18.4 cm.
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.
