Charlotte Sitting on a Rock at a Picnic
Object NameSculpture
Artist / Maker
Christian Petersen
(Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
Date1938
OriginU.S.A.
MediumPainted plaster
Dimensions11 3/16 x 9 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (28.4 x 23.8 x 19.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mary Petersen. Conservation funded by the Stockman Foundation. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberum92.610
Status
Not on viewCultureAmerican
Label TextThis scupture is of Charlotte Petersen, wife of the sculptor. The Petersen family was wealthy in love - all that really mattered to Charlotte. However, she really did want a fur coat. Through frugal savings, Christian gave her a coat with a fur collar. It was probably purchased during a summer sale. Charlotte celebrated by wearing her fur at a family picnic - in July! Christian commemorated the affair by sculpting the small studio sculpture of Charlotte Sitting on a Rock.
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Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum
Object Name: Sculpture
Christian Petersen
1953-54
Object number: UM2000.2
Object Name: Drawing
Christian Petersen
1938
Object number: um92.57
Object Name: Bas relief murals (2)
Christian Petersen
1935
Object number: U88.65ab
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