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Study for Amphitheater

Study for Amphitheater

Object NameDrawing

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

Datec. 1938

OriginUSA

MediumPaper; black graphite or conte

Dimensions8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)

ClassificationsDrawings

Credit LinePurchased by University Museums from Mary Petersen. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object numberum92.4a

Status

Not on view

Collections

Label TextPetersen had a dream of an ampitheater sited between Beardshear and Curtiss Hall on central campus. This was one of the facets of his dream; others related sketches are in the Christian Petersen Art Collection.

Locations

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

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