Figure study of Dr. Carver holding peanut plant, for which he discovered over one hundred industrial processing projects. Carver received a bachelor of science degree from Iowa State College in 1894 and a master’s degree in 1896.
Published onJan 03, 2024
327. George Washington Carver
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
1949
Material
Painted plaster
Dimensions
43 x 12 x 11 in. (109.2 x 30.5 x 27.9 cm)
Description
Figure study of Dr. Carver holding peanut plant, for which he discovered over one hundred industrial processing projects. Carver received a bachelor of science degree from Iowa State College in 1894 and a master’s degree in 1896.
Markings
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Provenance / Location
Charlotte Petersen; purchased by Class of 1968 at 1964 sale; CPAC, Gift of Class of 1968. UM88.73
Alternate Title(s)
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Notes / Sources
Chadron Record (Chadron, Nebraska), Oct. 28 1949; Iowa State Daily, Oct. 6, 1949.
Petersen with students showing them the Carver sculpture.
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