Stone carver examining the plaster model of the bear for "The Boy and Bear" while another carver carves out the rough form of the bear from limestone
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Title
Stone carver examining the plaster model of the bear for "The Boy and Bear" while another carver carves out the rough form of the bear from limestone
Subject
Animal sculpture--20th century.
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Gruen, Victor, 1903-
Limestone sculpture
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Shopping malls--United States.
Stone carving.
Bronze sculpture, American--20th century.
Figure sculpture, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Gruen, Victor, 1903-
Limestone sculpture
Outdoor sculpture--United States.
Public sculpture, American
Shopping malls--United States.
Stone carving.
Description
Stone carvers using plaster model as a guide for carving out the rough form of the bear for "The Boy and Bear" from limestone for Northland Shopping Center in Southfield, Michigan. Designed by Victor Gruen, Northland is one of the world's first shopping centers.
Limestone and gilt bronze, 8 1/2 feet.
Limestone and gilt bronze, 8 1/2 feet.
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series V, Box 4, Folder 5
Series V, Box 4, Folder 5
Date
n.d.
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
V-04-05
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Black and white print
Physical Dimensions
4" x 5"
Files
Collection
Citation
“Stone carver examining the plaster model of the bear for "The Boy and Bear" while another carver carves out the rough form of the bear from limestone,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 18, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/403.