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.
Published onJan 02, 2024
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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