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272. War (After the Blitz War)

Half-figure sculpture of nude mother figure holding nude child close to her chest, both wearing expressions of horror. Inspired by World War II bombings in Europe.

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272. War (After the Blitz War)

Christian Petersen archive, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Pat Bliss archives, University Museums, Iowa State University.

Date

1940

Material

Bedford Limestone

Dimensions

approximately 36 x 18 x 12 in. (91.4 x 45.7 x 30.5 cm)

Description

Half-figure sculpture of nude mother figure holding nude child close to her chest, both wearing expressions of horror. Inspired by World War II bombings in Europe.

Markings

n/a

Provenance / Location

Gift from Martha Ellen Fisher Tye to the Central Iowa Art Association. Dedicated in 1961 at the Fisher Community Center, Marshalltown, Iowa. Fisher Governor Foundation, Marshalltown, IA.

Alternate Title(s)

Warblitz

Notes / Sources

Papers, SC, Box 2 f.1, photo by Patton Apgar of CP and sculpture “Warblitz” (Apgar 1922-2019 had a photography studio in Marshalltown); Marshalltown Times-Republican, Aug. 9, 1958.

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