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The Rotunda
The Rotunda
The Rotunda

The Rotunda

Object NameRelief Etching
Artist / Maker ((American, b. 1946))
Date1977-1978
MediumRelief Etching on paper
Dimensions24 × 18 in. (61 × 45.7 cm)
ClassificationsPrints and Printing Plates
Credit LineGift fom Iowa State University Class of 1967. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art museum, University Museums, Iowa State University.
Object numberUM82.239
Status
Not on view
Edition2/50
Label Text“Real and Imagined Aspects of the State Capitol” series represents some of Amy N. Worthen’ s best-known work. This suite of intaglio prints combines the State Capitol, a legendary Des Moines, Iowa landmark with fanciful characters and perspectives. This print is created to commemorate the unique and architecturally ornate 19th century government building. In the series, Worthen created seventeen prints depicting the interiors and exteriors of the Capitol often with imaginary as well as real, agricultural animals populating many of the interiors, and often times overseeing the administration of Iowa's government business.
Markings2/50
SignedAmy N. Worthen in pencil lower right
Locations
  • (not entered)  Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
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Object Name: Print (a), Duck Stamp (b)
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Object number: UM83.218ab
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Object Name: Print
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The Tulip Queen Visits the Iowa State Senate
Object Name: Etching
Amy Namowitz Worthen
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Object number: UM82.243
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Object Name: Etching
Amy Namowitz Worthen
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