Skip to main content

629. Study for Amphitheater

A sculpture centered on a semi-circular fountain, aerial design view.

Published onJan 05, 2024
629. Study for Amphitheater

In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Date

c. 1938

Material

Pencil or conte on paper

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)

Description

A sculpture centered on a semi-circular fountain, aerial design view.

Markings

n/a

Provenance / Location

Charlotte Petersen; Mary Petersen; CPAC, Purchased by the Christian Petersen Memorial Fund. UM92.4a

Alternate Title(s)

n/a

Notes / Sources

Petersen had a dream of an ampitheater sited between Beardshear and Curtiss Hall on central campus. This was one of the facets of his dream; others related sketches are in the Christian Petersen Art Collection.

Comments
0
comment
No comments here
Why not start the discussion?