The Department of Agriculture
Object NameEtching
Artist / Maker
Amy Namowitz Worthen
((American, b. 1946))
Date1977-1978
MediumEtching
Dimensions17 1/2 x 14 in. (44.5 x 35.6 cm)
ClassificationsPrints and Printing Plates
Credit LineGift from Iowa State University Class of 1967. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University.
Object numberUM82.247
Status
Not on viewEdition2/50
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.
SignedAmy N Worthen in pencil lower right
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
Object Name: Etching
Amy Namowitz Worthen
1977-1978
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Object Name: Engraving
Amy Namowitz Worthen
1979
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Object Name: Print (a), Duck Stamp (b)
Amy Namowitz Worthen
1983
Object number: UM83.218ab
Object Name: Print
Amy Namowitz Worthen
1977-1978
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