Bust of landscape architect Jens Jensen created to honor his work with the Chicago parks system.
Published onDec 13, 2023
95. Jens Jensen
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
c. 1930-1932
Material
Painted plaster
Dimensions
20 x 12 x 11 1/2 in. (50.8 x 30.5 x 29.2 c)
Description
Bust of landscape architect Jens Jensen created to honor his work with the Chicago parks system.
Markings
Signed in square: CP
Provenance / Location
1) Garfield Conservatory, Chicago, Illinois. 2) Charlotte Petersen; Purchased at 1964 sale by students of the Department of Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University; CPAC. U94.2
Alternate Title(s)
n/a
Notes / Sources
Papers, SC, Box 12 f.18, undated clipping photo "A Chicagoan in clay. This bust of Jens Jensen, noted landscape architect…is the work of Christian Petersen, 18 East Elm Street."
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