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Man with Violin

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Man  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
Without Base: 26 × 28.6 × 1.9cm (10 1/4 × 11 1/4 × 3/4")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1934-61
Topic:
Music\Musical instrument\Violin  Search this
Plaque  Search this
Unidentified Man: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines Center
Object number:
111921 SHSIA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_111921_SHSIA
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Standing Man with Book

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Man  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
Without Base: 41.9 × 21.6 × 1.3cm (16 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 1/2")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1934-61
Topic:
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Unidentified Man: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines Center
Object number:
111925 SHSIA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a13504ff-4667-4559-9fe2-9507df92e089
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_111925_SHSIA
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Man Facing Viewer

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Man  Search this
Medium:
Plaster mold
Dimensions:
Without Base: 34.3 × 24.1 × 2.1cm (13 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 13/16")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1934-61
Topic:
Unidentified Man: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines Center
Object number:
111927 SHSIA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4dd7744c1-95be-41c9-8f7e-63fdbe0fc5b0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_111927_SHSIA
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Elderly Woman in Glasses

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Woman  Search this
Medium:
Plaster mold
Dimensions:
Without Base: 31.1 × 24.1 × 2.9cm (12 1/4 × 9 1/2 × 1 1/8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1934-61
Topic:
Unidentified Woman: Female  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines Center
Object number:
111928 SHSIA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a0f7b42c-fbfc-4759-a467-ba4f7e1e86e2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_111928_SHSIA
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Man with Van Dyke Beard

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Man  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Without Base: 25.4 × 17.1 × 0.5cm (10 × 6 3/4 × 3/16")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1934-61
Topic:
Unidentified Man: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines Center
Object number:
14239 SHSIA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4fd107489-0b4b-447a-9835-e0859cce5d65
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_14239_SHSIA
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Prince Antoine and Princess Elizabeth Bibesco of Romania

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Prince Antoine Bibesco, 1878 - 1951  Search this
Princess Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco, 1897 - 1945  Search this
Medium:
Bronze bas-relief plaque
Dimensions:
10.2 x 7.6cm (4 x 3")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1926
Topic:
Symbols & Motifs\Medal  Search this
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace\Pearl  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Emblem\Coat of arms  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Headdress\Crown  Search this
Sculpture\Relief\Bas-relief  Search this
Plaque  Search this
Princess Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco: Female  Search this
Princess Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco: Literature\Writer  Search this
Princess Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco: Rulers and Aristocracy\Princess  Search this
Prince Antoine Bibesco: Male  Search this
Prince Antoine Bibesco: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Prince Antoine Bibesco: Literature\Writer  Search this
Prince Antoine Bibesco: Politics and Government\Diplomat  Search this
Prince Antoine Bibesco: Literature\Writer\Playwright  Search this
Prince Antoine Bibesco: Rulers and Aristocracy\Prince  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Newark Museum
Object number:
29.2138 NM
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4b3f61562-ba1a-4dff-8450-b1463be98204
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_29.2138_NM
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Mother and Father

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Helene Lorensen Petersen, born mid 19th century  Search this
Peter Petersen, born mid 19th century  Search this
Medium:
Bronze bas-relief
Dimensions:
12.7 × 10.2cm (5 × 4")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1910
Topic:
Sculpture\Relief  Search this
Helene Lorensen Petersen: Female  Search this
Peter Petersen: Male  Search this
Peter Petersen: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Farmer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Private Collection
Object number:
CA990105
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4934afbe5-5005-4d95-b04d-1459b69515e1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_CA990105
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Dimitri Mitropoulos

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Dimitri Mitropoulos, 18 Feb 1896 - 2 Nov 1960  Search this
Medium:
Painted plaster
Dimensions:
27.3 × 32.4cm (10 3/4 × 12 3/4")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1940
Topic:
Dimitri Mitropoulos: Male  Search this
Dimitri Mitropoulos: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Composer  Search this
Dimitri Mitropoulos: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Pianist  Search this
Dimitri Mitropoulos: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Conductor  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: John MacRae
Object number:
CA990119
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a0c3b2aa-59d2-40d5-b2ac-2ebdc2b9c8b5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_CA990119
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My Grandchildren

Title:
Grandchildren Jane, Lee, Scott, and Lynn
Petersen, Grandchildren of Christian
Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Grandchildren of Christian Petersen, active c. 1951  Search this
Medium:
Pencil on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (estimate): 40.6 x 50.8cm (16 x 20")
Type:
Drawing
Date:
1951
Topic:
Grandchildren of Christian Petersen: Male  Search this
Grandchildren of Christian Petersen: Female  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Jane Crivello
Object number:
CA990170
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4bb9ee88d-5fd3-4226-a2e7-012f5dc110b1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_CA990170
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Min Moder (My Mother)

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Helene Lorensen Petersen, born mid 19th century  Search this
Medium:
Silver Medal
Dimensions:
Medal: 5.1cm (2")
Type:
Medal
Date:
1900
Topic:
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Medal  Search this
Helene Lorensen Petersen: Female  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Private Collection
Object number:
FL990041
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42db7b561-2b59-4f16-b68e-59d195921916
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_FL990041
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Young Boy Sitting on a Step

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Boy  Search this
Medium:
Charcoal on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (estimate): 40.6 x 35.6cm (16 x 14")
Type:
Drawing
Date:
c. 1938
Topic:
Architecture\Stairs\Step  Search this
Unidentified Boy: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Mary Charlotte Petersen
Object number:
FL990071
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm412e2766d-b8a7-462b-bc3a-88f57cbca094
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_FL990071
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Mary with Braids

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Mary Charlotte Petersen, born 1936  Search this
Medium:
Brown pencil on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (estimate): 33 x 27.9cm (13 x 11")
Type:
Drawing
Date:
c. 1945
Topic:
Mary Charlotte Petersen: Female  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Mary Petersen
Object number:
FL990079
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e12c9a6d-f64b-4afb-a8b6-9bd6efad6952
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_FL990079
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General Jackson

Artist:
George Nerney, active c. 1907 - 1942  Search this
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Possibly:
Andrew Jackson, 15 Mar 1767 - 8 Jun 1845  Search this
Medium:
Sterling silver spoon
Dimensions:
11.6cm (4 9/16")
Type:
Decorative Arts
Date:
1925
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Animal\Horse  Search this
Home Furnishings\Flatware\Spoon  Search this
Andrew Jackson: Male  Search this
Andrew Jackson: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Andrew Jackson: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
Andrew Jackson: Politics and Government\US Senator\Tennessee  Search this
Andrew Jackson: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Andrew Jackson: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Tennessee  Search this
Andrew Jackson: Law and Crime\Judge\Justice\State Supreme Court Justice\Tennessee  Search this
Andrew Jackson: Politics and Government\Governor\Florida  Search this
Andrew Jackson: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Mary Petersen
Object number:
FL990081
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45ba71321-0bd2-4480-a323-42341ddb5992
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_FL990081
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Young Woman

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Woman  Search this
Medium:
Painted plaster
Dimensions:
Without Base: 59.7 × 45.7 × 25.4cm (23 1/2 × 18 × 10")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1934-61
Topic:
Unidentified Woman: Female  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines Center
Object number:
I11740 SHSIA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm41f0ba991-5f22-48b0-821f-6eb695b44cf3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_I11740_SHSIA
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Young Woman in Profile

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Woman  Search this
Medium:
Painted plaster
Dimensions:
Without Base: 25.4 × 22.2 × 1.6cm (10 × 8 3/4 × 5/8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1934-61
Topic:
Unidentified Woman: Female  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines Center
Object number:
I11918 SHSIA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm469ecbeb6-b076-43c5-b42c-902d5c7be13a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_I11918_SHSIA
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Mrs. Blanding

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Possibly:
Sarah Gibson Blanding, 1898 - 1985  Search this
Medium:
Painted plaster
Dimensions:
Without Base: 30.5 × 21.6 × 1.3cm (12 × 8 1/2 × 1/2")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1940
Topic:
Sculpture\Relief  Search this
Sarah Gibson Blanding: Female  Search this
Sarah Gibson Blanding: Education and Scholarship\Educator  Search this
Sarah Gibson Blanding: Education and Scholarship\Administrator\College administrator\President  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Sally Petersen
Object number:
IA990011
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4fae23252-2e89-4b83-81c8-3a48c8741f06
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_IA990011
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Dimitri Mitropoulos

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Dimitri Mitropoulos, 18 Feb 1896 - 2 Nov 1960  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
27.3 × 32.4cm (10 3/4 × 12 3/4")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1940
Topic:
Sculpture\Relief\Bas-relief  Search this
Dimitri Mitropoulos: Male  Search this
Dimitri Mitropoulos: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Composer  Search this
Dimitri Mitropoulos: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Pianist  Search this
Dimitri Mitropoulos: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Conductor  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Maridee Hegstrom
Object number:
IA990012
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4d03e3569-1451-4e54-aa93-9cd3322c912d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_IA990012
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Baby John

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
John Rector, born c. 1945  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
Without Base: 34.3 × 24.1 × 4.4cm (13 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 1 3/4")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1945
Topic:
John Rector: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Rector
Object number:
IA990013
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45369b532-bced-4868-8586-a49a80210c7a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_IA990013
No Image Available

Baby John

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
John Rector, born c. 1945  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
Without Base: 34.3 × 24.1 × 4.4cm (13 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 1 3/4")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1945
Topic:
John Rector: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Rector
Object number:
IA990014
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48ce75ccc-c4e9-4113-bb20-62bf9c82c5ee
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_IA990014
No Image Available

Girl

Artist:
Christian Petersen, 1885 - 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Girl  Search this
Medium:
Plaster plaque
Dimensions:
Not recorded.
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1934-61
Topic:
Plaque  Search this
Unidentified Girl: Female  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mason
Object number:
IA990017
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm424f98383-8aae-4b49-9a16-96d9ade96d3b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_IA990017

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