Frederick William Beckman, founder, Iowa State College Press, 1934; head, Department of Technical Journalism, 1911-1927
Object NamePortrait Bust
Artist / Maker
Christian Petersen
(Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
Date1950-1952
OriginUSA
MediumBronze
Dimensions18 x 17 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (45.7 x 44.5 x 27.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineCommissioned by Iowa State College. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberU94.4
Status
On viewCollections
Label TextPortrait bust of Fredrick W. Beckman, founder of Iowa State College Press in 1934 and head of the Department of Technical Journalism, 1911–1927. Presented to Iowa State College by Journalism alumni in mid-October 1952.
MarkingsArtists mark: signed by artist Christian Petersen behind right shoulder: Christian Petersen SC
Published ReferencesDes Moines Tribune, Oct. 15, 1952. Image: Ames Daily Tribune, Oct. 15, 1952.
Object Titles[com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.ObjectTitle@9c24]
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Hamilton Hall, 0172
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