Theodore Roosevelt
Object NamePlaque, portrait
Artist / Maker
Christian Petersen
(Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
Date1923
MediumBronze, wood frame
DimensionsWood Backing: 8 1/4 x 6 in. (21 x 15.2 cm)
Plaque: 7 1/4 x 5 in. (18.4 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LinePurchased by University Museums. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM2007.61
Status
Not on viewLabel TextAs President of the United States from 1901-1909, Theodore Roosevelt's efforts greatly impacted future ideas and actions of sustainability and environmental conservation. Immediately after becoming President in 1901, Roosevelt was instrumental in creating the U.S. Forest Service, which established 150 National Forests and five National Parks.
Published ReferencesLibrary of Congress Copyright Registration, 1923: Page 208, Petersen (Christian) Attleboro, Mass. 11295 Roosevelt (Theodore) [Bas-relief plaque showing front view bust portrait.] Copyright 1 c. June 9, 1923; G 68649.
SignedMark: CP in square
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum
Object Name: Model, portrait
Christian Petersen
Object number: UM2003.168
Object Name: Bread Plate
United States Glass Co.
1907
Object number: UM2012.346
Object Name: Portrait Bust
John Massey Rhind
1910
Object number: U82.132
Object Name: Portrait Plaque
Christian Petersen
c. 1933
Object number: UM2000.3
Object Name: Portrait plaque
Christian Petersen
c. 1950s
Object number: UM97.140