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Old man in shorts on a beach trying to catch a nude woman
Old man in shorts on a beach trying to catch a nude woman
Old man in shorts on a beach trying to catch a nude woman

Old man in shorts on a beach trying to catch a nude woman

Object NameDrawing
Artist / Maker (Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
OriginU.S.A.
MediumPaper and pen
Dimensions11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
ClassificationsDrawings
Credit LinePurchased by University Museums from Mary Petersen with the Christian Petersen Memorial Fund. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberum92.275
Status
Not on view
Label TextPetersen would often leave very early in the morning for his studio after leaving a small sketch at Charlotte's place on the breakfast table as a "good morning" greeting.
Locations
  • (not entered)  Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum
Charlotte
Object Name: Drawings
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Object Name: Drawing
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Charlotte
Object Name: Drawing
Christian Petersen
Object number: um92.271b
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Object Name: Bas relief, Mural
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