In Preparation: Maquettes of the Anderson Sculpture Garden

The works of art featured in the Anderson Sculpture Garden have many associated objects also included in the permanent collection that give insight into their development, from initial artist drawings, models, material samples, and more. Join Art on Campus curator Sydney Marshall for a closer look at preparatory material for these objects, and gain a better understanding at the development of these public works of art.

Meet in 0003 Morrill Hall
Christian Petersen Art Museum
Reiman Gallery
Morrill Hall (lower level)
603 Morrill Road
Ames, IA

Images

Photo of Sydney Marshall, 2022

Reclining Nudes, 1936
Christian Petersen
Terra cotta
Commissioned by Iowa State College for Roberts Hall removed in the 1990s, reinstallation in the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden in 2011. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
U88.74

Corn Husker, 1941
Christian Petersen
1 of 9 cast in bronze, 2001 by Polich Art Works
Funding supported by the Office of External Affairs and University Museums, Iowa State University; and by Dorothy and Joseph Picken. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
UM2000.140

Ghost Trees Maquette, 2023
Tom Stancliffe
Cardboard
Gift of the artist. In the Art on Campus Model and Maquette Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
U2024.7