Baby John
Object NamePortrait plaque
Artist / Maker
Christian Petersen
(Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
Date1945
OriginUSA
MediumPlaster
Dimensions12 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (31.8 x 24.1 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Alice and Jack Rector. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM2000.70
Status
Not on viewLabel TextTwo plaster castings were commissioned by Alice M. and Jack D. Rector of their son John at five months. A bronze was cast by the owner from one of the two molds given to them by Christian Petersen.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum
Object Name: Portrait plaque
Christian Petersen
c. 1950s
Object number: UM97.140
Object Name: Portrait Plaque
Christian Petersen
c. 1933
Object number: UM2000.3
Object Name: Toothpick Holder / Novelty
Vallérysthal & Portieux
Object number: UM2018.13
