Granite "Nordic Civilization" for the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" surrounded by sprays of water
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Title
Granite "Nordic Civilization" for the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" surrounded by sprays of water
Subject
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fountains.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Granite sculpture.
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fountains.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Granite sculpture.
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Description
The smoothness of the surface and the graceful, curving lines expressed in this full-scale model of Nordic Civilization are highly suggestive of the sea itself.
The large, powerful sea-god Poseidon’s right hand rests upon the body of a shark. His other arm is outstretched and the hand’s palm is downward, suggesting his control of the waves and all within his reach. Fredericks unites Poseidon with familiar creatures of the sea: porpoise, sturgeons, and tortoise to suggest the union of this god and his minions.
The large, powerful sea-god Poseidon’s right hand rests upon the body of a shark. His other arm is outstretched and the hand’s palm is downward, suggesting his control of the waves and all within his reach. Fredericks unites Poseidon with familiar creatures of the sea: porpoise, sturgeons, and tortoise to suggest the union of this god and his minions.
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 8 Folder 13
Series V, Box 8 Folder 13
Date
1992-05-30
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
V-08-13
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Coverage
Cleveland (Ohio)
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Color print
Physical Dimensions
4" x 6"
Files
Collection
Citation
“Granite "Nordic Civilization" for the "Cleveland War Memorial: Fountain of Eternal Life" surrounded by sprays of water,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 20, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/1037.