Madonna and Child

Artist / MakerArtist is Christian Petersen (Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)

Date1936

MediumWood (Black Walnut)

Dimensions17 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (44.5 x 16.5 x 11.4 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LinePurchased by University Museums from Rose Turley. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State Univeristy.

Object numberU2000.136

Status

Not on view

Collections

Label TextChristian Petersen used Charlotte and newborn daughter Mary as models for the sculpture.

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum

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