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Madonna of the Schools: Saint Cecilia with Children

Madonna of the Schools: Saint Cecilia with Children

Object NameModel

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

Datec. 1946

MediumPainted plaster.

Dimensions8 5/8 x 16 x 7 1/2 in. (21.9 x 40.6 x 19.1 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of the Helen and Keith McRoberts family. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object numberUm2007.17

Status

Not on view

Collections

Label TextPreliminary model of Saint Cecilia seated with children at the end of a pool. Pool was later removed by owner. Saint Cecilia was replaced with the Virgin Mary in the final version.

Published ReferencesImage: Ames Daily Tribune, March 2, 1951; Ames Daily Tribune, Oct. 18, 1951.

Locations

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

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