Study for Left Sided Angel

Object NameDrawing

Artist / Maker Stephen De Staebler (American, 1933 - 2011)

Date1985

MediumDrawing, grey paper

Dimensions28 1/2 × 33 1/2 in. (72.4 × 85.1 cm)

ClassificationsArt on Campus Preparatory Studies and Maquettes

Credit LineCommissioned by the Iowa Art in State Builidngs Program for the Parks Library, with additional support for ISU's Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. In the Art on Campus Preparatory Studies and Maquette Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object numberU86.448

Status

Not on view

Collections

Art on Campus Collection

Label Text"Left Sided Angel" reflects DeStaebler's profound humanistic vision and concern with fundamental issues: the relationship of human beings to their environment, to themselves, and to each other. The precariousness of humanity's place on earth is a theme that runs consistently through his work. DeStaebler declares that "the ability of the angel to stay upright affirms the ability of humankind to stay in balance."

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