Sketches of two bears standing up. One sketch of bear on all four legs. Possibly in preparation for Yellowstone National Park bronze sculpture or commemorative spoon designs.
Published onJan 05, 2024
691. Bears
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
1920s
Material
Pencil or conte on paper
Dimensions
9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm)
Description
Sketches of two bears standing up. One sketch of bear on all four legs. Possibly in preparation for Yellowstone National Park bronze sculpture or commemorative spoon designs.
Markings
n/a
Provenance / Location
Charlotte Petersen; Mary Petersen; CPAC, Purchased by the Christian Petersen Memorial Fund. UM92.166
Alternate Title(s)
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Notes / Sources
Papers, SC, Box 4 f.16, letter of Sept. 21, 1942, Nerney has "small bronze bear which you made for Yellowstone National Park"; One of Yellowstone's biggest 1920s celebrities was a bear named Jesse James, who would step into the path of oncoming cars and rear up on his hind legs to stage “a hold-up” for treats.
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