Madonna of the Prairie

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

Datelate 1930s

OriginUSA

MediumClay

Dimensions12 5/8 x 18 5/8 x 15 1/4 in. (32.1 x 47.3 x 38.7 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Helen J. Sebek. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object numberUM2000.4

Status

Not on view

Collections

Locations

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

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