"Levi L. Barbour Memorial Fountain" - "Leaping Gazelle" - alternate rear view

Dublin Core

Title

"Levi L. Barbour Memorial Fountain" - "Leaping Gazelle" - alternate rear view

Subject

Animal sculpture--20th century.
Barbour, Levi L. (Levi Lewis), 1840-1925
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Fountains.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American

Description

Located in Belle Isle's Rose Garden, the sculpture stands sixteen feet tall atop a granite pedestal. A wheeling bronze gazelle is the focal point of the fountain and the four smaller figures on the granite basin depict a hawk, grouse, rabbit and otter, representations of the island's native animals. Also known as "Leaping Gazelle," this fountain started Fredericks’ career as a monumental sculptor and increased his public notoriety.

Source

Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 2, Folder 23

Date

n.d.

Rights

Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.

Relation

V-02-23

Format

image/jpeg

Type

Image

Coverage

Belle Isle (Detroit, Mich.)
Detroit (Mich.)

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Black and white print

Physical Dimensions

6.75" x 8.75"

Files

Item #281.jpg

Citation

“"Levi L. Barbour Memorial Fountain" - "Leaping Gazelle" - alternate rear view,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 24, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/281.