This bronze sculpture was cast by J.A.M. Studio from the original plaster sculpture created by Christian Petersen in 1942. The sculpture is a full length figure of Carver who holds a peanut in his raised left hand. Three castings were made.
Published onJan 09, 2024
1091. George Washington Carver
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
1999
Material
Bronze
Dimensions
43 x 13 1/2 x 11 in. (109.2 x 34.3 x 27.9 cm)
Description
This bronze sculpture was cast by J.A.M. Studio from the original plaster sculpture created by Christian Petersen in 1942. The sculpture is a full length figure of Carver who holds a peanut in his raised left hand. Three castings were made.
Markings
n/a
Provenance / Location
Commissioned by University Museums. Casting 1: Permanent installation in the Carver Hall Courtyard. CPAC/AOC, Gift of John and Linda Dasher. U99.18. Casting 2: CPAC. U99.29. Casting 3: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Des Moines, Iowa.
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