Gentle Doctor Model
Object NameSculpture, cast
Artist / Maker
Christian Petersen
(Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
Date1980
MediumCast resin on wood base
Dimensions16 inches
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Chuck and Mary Morris. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museums, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Object numberUM2019.64
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureAmerican
Label TextFrom 1960 until 1980, the Iowa State Veterinary College sold 18-inch plaster castings of The Gentle Doctor as a fundraiser for the Christian Petersen Scholarship Fund, with royalties to Charlotte Petersen for every piece purchased. Her husband had created the piece for his veterinary friends in 1959. In 1980, the original molds had deteriorated and The Veterinary College commissioned a new copyrighted resin casting of the piece, which is currently sold by the College with proceeds to the continuing scholarship fund for the Christian and Charlotte Petersen Scholarship Fund.
Period20th century
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum
Object Name: Bronze Cast 8/9
Christian Petersen
2004
Object number: U2004.13
Object Name: Drawing
Christian Petersen
1935-1936
Object number: U89.41abcd
Object Name: Bronze Cast 6/9
Christian Petersen
2004
Object number: U2004.11
Object Name: Bronze Cast 1/9
Christian Petersen
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Object number: U2004.12
