County Line on Gilbert Road
Object NamePainting
Artist / Maker
Christian Petersen
(Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
Date1945-1955
OriginU.S.A.
MediumOil on Masonite board
Dimensions12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Mary Petersen. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberum92.608
Status
Not on viewLabel TextIt's a long walk between Ames and Gilbert, as Petersen knew well. He often walked from Gilbert, his hometown later in life, to Ames where he worked in Botany Hall (now Catt Hall) on campus. Primarily known as a sculptor, his two-dimensional works of art are simple in composition and form, similar to his preparatory studies and sketches. This is one of only three known oil paintings in existance by Petersen.
MarkingsOn back of work "Petersen" in bold black letters.
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Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum
Object Name: Drawing
Frank Miller
1966
Object number: UM83.115
