Figure sketches

Object NameDrawing

Artist / Maker Christian Petersen (Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)

Date1950s

OriginUSA

MediumPaper, black graphite or conte

Dimensions12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 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 numberum92.315

Status

Not on view

Collections

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum

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