Seven studies of children playing. When Petersen was mulling over ideas for the Home Economics fountain sculpture, his wife Charlotte suggested he observe children playing at the child development lab nursery school. He later used those ideas for the fountain proposal.
Published onJan 08, 2024
736. Study for "Marriage Ring": Figure studies
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
1942
Material
Pencil or conte on paper
Dimensions
16 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (42.5 x 34.9 cm)
Description
Seven studies of children playing. When Petersen was mulling over ideas for the Home Economics fountain sculpture, his wife Charlotte suggested he observe children playing at the child development lab nursery school. He later used those ideas for the fountain proposal.
Markings
n/a
Provenance / Location
CPAC, Purchased from Mary Petersen with funds from the Christian Petersen Memorial Fund. UM92.234
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